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Timber bollard installation in Egham
Local installation of timber bollards in Egham — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageEgham timber bollards
From local parades, schools and community buildings, Egham has plenty of places where timber bollards earn their keep. Oak, hardwood and treated softwood bollards for parks, verges, rural sites, car parks and school frontages.
We cover Egham's TW20, GU25, KT16 and KT15 postcode districts, including places such as Bishopsgate, Stroude, Virginia Water and Trumps Green. Nearby, we also work in Staines (2 miles), Ashford, Surrey (4.1 miles), Windsor (4.1 miles) and Slough (5.7 miles), measured as the crow flies. Reading is around 18 miles away.
Egham at a glance
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Highway authority
- Surrey County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Runnymede
- Postcodes
- TW20, GU25, KT16 and KT15
- Guide price
- Typically £105–£395 per post + VAT (£125–£465 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £505
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Staines (2 mi), Ashford, Surrey (4.1 mi), Windsor (4.1 mi), Slough (5.7 mi)
Egham: typical timber bollard prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £105–£235 + VAT · £125–£275 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £195–£315 + VAT · £225–£375 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £285–£395 + VAT · £335–£465 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; +15% for London. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
What Egham sites use timber bollards for
Around Egham, timber bollards usually solve one of these:
- Village greens and recreation grounds
- Verges on estates and rural lanes
- Holiday parks, campsites and farm shops
Before we dig in Egham
In Egham, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Surrey County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
If your site in Egham is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Runnymede) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Verges on rural lanes and estates often carry water mains, telecoms cables and drainage, so services are checked before augering. Tree roots are common along verges and parks, and digging close to mature trees can harm them, so positions are adjusted to stay outside root areas where possible.
- Use certified sustainable sources for hardwoods, which many public bodies require.
- Check whether the verge is highway land; posts there usually need the highway authority's agreement.
From survey to handover
Survey the setting
A free site survey looks at the ground, drainage, tree roots, how vehicles currently get onto the land and how the site looks. You receive a fixed written quote with species, size and fixing.
Set out the line
Posts are set out at spacings that stop cars passing between them while leaving gaps for walkers, buggies and wheelchairs.
Dig the holes
Holes are dug by hand or auger to the required depth, avoiding roots and checking for services along verges and footpaths.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fixing methods | Direct burial in compacted stone, set in concrete with a shaped collar, or mounted on a steel shoe or socket. |
| Removable and lockable posts | Timber posts in steel sockets, or hinged timber posts, for maintenance and emergency access. |
| Tropical hardwood | Very dense and long-lasting in ground contact. Specify certified sustainable sources. |
What moves the price in Egham
Our London guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Egham firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Fixing method: stone, concrete or steel shoe
- Removable or hinged posts for access
- Post size and length
Looking after them
Replacing individual damaged posts is straightforward if the original size and species are recorded. Re-treat cut or damaged softwood, keep grass and soil from building up around the base, and replace posts that are soft at the ground line before they snap.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Egham.
Timber bollards in Egham: FAQs
Can you install timber bollards anywhere in Egham?
We cover all of Egham (TW20, GU25, KT16 and KT15) and the rest of Surrey. We also work in Staines, Ashford, Surrey and Windsor.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Egham?
In Egham, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Surrey County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
How much do timber bollards cost in Egham?
In Egham, typically £105–£395 per post, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£125–£465 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £505 plus VAT, using our London guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Do timber bollards stop vehicles?
They stop most drivers deliberately mounting a verge and resist low-speed knocks, especially in dense hardwood. They are not tested barriers and should not be relied on against a vehicle driven at them deliberately.
Is tropical hardwood a sustainable choice?
It can be, if it comes from certified sustainable sources. Ask for certification with the order. Oak and treated softwood from managed forests are alternatives.
Timber bollards in nearby towns
- Staines (2 mi)
- Ashford, Surrey (4.1 mi)
- Windsor (4.1 mi)
- Slough (5.7 mi)
- Sunbury-on-Thames (6.1 mi)
- Walton-on-Thames (6.8 mi)