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Timber bollard installation in Reigate
Timber bollards for sites across Reigate and the rest of Surrey, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageAbout timber bollards in Reigate
From schools, community car parks and local parades, Reigate 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 Reigate's RH2 postcode district, including places such as Nalderswood and Sidlow. Jobs in Reigate can be combined with work in Redhill (1.5 miles), Horley (4.8 miles), Banstead (5.9 miles) and Caterham (6.3 miles) (straight-line distances). It sits roughly 28 miles from Brighton as the crow flies.
Local details
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Highway authority
- Surrey County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Reigate and Banstead
- Postcodes
- RH2
- Guide price
- Typically £105–£365 per post + VAT (£125–£435 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £465
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Where timber bollards go in around Reigate
Common uses in a place like Reigate:
- Village greens and recreation grounds
- Landscaped car parks and picnic areas
- Country parks, nature reserves and woodland car parks
Timber bollard prices in Reigate
| 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.
Before we dig in Reigate
In Reigate, 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.
Many private-land installations in Reigate need no planning application, but the rules don't clearly cover bollards, so listed buildings, conservation areas and prominent frontages are worth raising with the planning team at the council for Reigate and Banstead before posts go in.
Turf around new posts is reinstated and, on sites used by mowers, posts are spaced so equipment can pass. 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.
- 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.
- Keep emergency vehicle access available, using a removable or hinged post where a route must open.
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 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.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reflective bands and studs | Reflective bands, white painted tops or inset studs so posts are visible on unlit sites. |
| Removable and lockable posts | Timber posts in steel sockets, or hinged timber posts, for maintenance and emergency access. |
| Oak | Naturally durable heartwood that weathers to silver-grey. Suits parks, heritage settings and visible frontages. |
Pricing timber bollards in Reigate
When we price timber bollards in Reigate, these make the biggest difference:
- Species: treated softwood, oak or tropical hardwood
- Post size and length
- Fixing method: stone, concrete or steel shoe
Keeping them working
Inspect posts at ground level, where rot starts, by probing for soft wood. Timber naturally moves, checks and splits along its length as it dries; surface cracks in oak and hardwood are normal and rarely affect strength.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Reigate.
Timber bollards in Reigate: FAQs
Which parts of Reigate do you cover for timber bollards?
We cover all of Reigate (RH2) and the rest of Surrey. We also work in Redhill, Horley and Banstead.
Do I need consent for timber bollards on a public footway in Reigate?
Surrey County Council is the highway authority covering Reigate's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
How much do timber bollards cost in Reigate?
In Reigate, 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.
Can timber bollards be removable?
Yes. Timber posts can be fitted into steel ground sockets with a lock, or mounted on a hinged base. That allows maintenance vehicles or emergency services through without a permanent gap.
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.