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Timber bollard installation in West Dunbartonshire
Timber bollards for sites across West Dunbartonshire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
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We supply and install timber bollards across West Dunbartonshire, with local pages for 3 towns below. Oak, hardwood and treated softwood bollards for parks, verges, rural sites, car parks and school frontages.
Highway and roads authorities for local roads in West Dunbartonshire: West Dunbartonshire Council.
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Guide prices in West Dunbartonshire
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £95–£205 + VAT · £105–£245 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £175–£275 + VAT · £205–£325 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £245–£345 + VAT · £285–£405 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Local authorities across West Dunbartonshire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Clydebank | West Dunbartonshire Council | West Dunbartonshire Council |
| Vale of Leven | West Dunbartonshire Council | West Dunbartonshire Council |
| Dumbarton | West Dunbartonshire Council | West Dunbartonshire Council |
Rules for timber bollards in Scotland
Works in a public road or footway need the roads authority's written consent under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984. On private land the owner's agreement is what matters; listed buildings and conservation areas need a word with the planning team first. Accessibility guidance asks for posts at least 1,000 mm high with contrasting tops and no chains between them.
Details and sources: bollard rules in Scotland.
How installation works
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.
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.
Timber bollards in West Dunbartonshire: FAQs
Do you cover all of West Dunbartonshire for timber bollards?
Yes — including Clydebank, Vale of Leven and Dumbarton. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do timber bollards cost in West Dunbartonshire?
In West Dunbartonshire, typically £95–£345 per post, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£105–£405 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £445 plus VAT, using our Scotland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in West Dunbartonshire?
The council is the roads authority for local roads (West Dunbartonshire Council); Transport Scotland covers trunk roads. Works in a public road need the roads authority's written consent.
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.
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.