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Timber bollard installation in Farnham
Timber bollards for sites across Farnham and the rest of Surrey, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageFarnham timber bollards
Timber bollards suit plenty of Farnham sites, high street shopfronts, residential driveways and community buildings among them. Timber bollards deter and guide vehicles; they are not tested barriers.
Coverage in Farnham takes in the GU9 and GU10 postcode districts and nearby places like Upper Hale, Hog Hatch, Badshot Lea and Wrecclesham. Jobs in Farnham can be combined with work in Aldershot (2.8 miles), Fleet (5 miles), Farnborough (5.8 miles) and Bordon (7.5 miles) (straight-line distances). It sits roughly 18 miles from Reading as the crow flies.
Farnham at a glance
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Highway authority
- Surrey County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Waverley
- Postcodes
- GU9 and GU10
- Guide price
- Typically £105–£365 per post + VAT (£125–£435 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £465
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Aldershot (2.8 mi), Fleet (5 mi), Farnborough (5.8 mi), Bordon (7.5 mi)
What Farnham sites use timber bollards for
Typical reasons Farnham sites choose timber bollards:
- Footpath and bridleway entrances
- Holiday parks, campsites and farm shops
- School frontages and nursery entrances
What timber bollards cost in Farnham
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £105–£215 + VAT · £125–£255 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £185–£295 + VAT · £215–£345 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £265–£365 + VAT · £315–£435 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Consents, ground and services in Farnham
Surrey County Council is the highway authority covering Farnham's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
Bollards on private land often don't need planning permission, but it depends on the council's view, the height and the location; in a conservation area, next to a listed building or under an Article 4 direction, ask the local planning authority (the council for Waverley) first — we flag this at survey.
Clay holds water against the timber and benefits from a free-draining stone base; sandy ground may need a concrete surround to stop posts loosening. 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.
- Check whether the verge is highway land; posts there usually need the highway authority's agreement.
- Leave pedestrian gaps of typically at least 1,000–1,200 mm, and wider at path entrances used by cycles, buggies and mobility scooters, referring to Inclusive Mobility guidance.
How the job runs
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 the posts
Posts are set plumb and to a consistent height, backfilled with compacted stone or concreted with a shaped top. Cut softwood ends are re-treated.
Finish and tidy
Reflective bands are fitted, turf is reinstated around the posts and spoil is removed or spread as agreed.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fixing methods | Direct burial in compacted stone, set in concrete with a shaped collar, or mounted on a steel shoe or socket. |
| Sizes and profiles | Commonly 100–200 mm square or round, with chamfered, pyramid or domed tops to shed water. |
| Treated softwood | Pressure-treated pine for ground contact, economical for long runs on verges and rural sites. |
What affects the quote
Our South East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Farnham firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Species: treated softwood, oak or tropical hardwood
- Removable or hinged posts for access
- Ground conditions, roots and services
After installation
Inspect posts at ground level, where rot starts, by probing for soft wood. 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 Farnham.
Timber bollards in Farnham: FAQs
Can you install timber bollards anywhere in Farnham?
We cover all of Farnham (GU9 and GU10) and the rest of Surrey. We also work in Aldershot, Fleet and Farnborough.
Do I need consent for timber bollards on a public footway in Farnham?
In Farnham, 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 Farnham?
In Farnham, typically £105–£365 per post, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£125–£435 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £465 plus VAT, using our South East guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
How long will a timber bollard last in the ground?
It depends on species, treatment and how the post is set. Dense hardwoods and oak heartwood last much longer than softwood, and posts that are kept out of standing water last longer than those sitting in wet concrete. A steel shoe that keeps timber off the ground extends life considerably.
Why is my new oak bollard cracking?
Oak shrinks as it dries, and surface checks and splits are a normal part of that. They rarely affect the post's strength. Deep splits that run right through, or soft wood at the base, are a different matter.
Timber bollards near Farnham
- Aldershot (2.8 mi)
- Fleet (5 mi)
- Farnborough (5.8 mi)
- Bordon (7.5 mi)
- Godalming (8.3 mi)
- Camberley (8.8 mi)