West Sussex · England
Timber bollard installation in Chichester
Timber bollards for sites across Chichester and the rest of West Sussex, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageChichester timber bollards
In the city of Chichester, timber bollards tend to go in at residential driveways, community buildings and filling-station forecourts. Oak, hardwood and treated softwood bollards for parks, verges, rural sites, car parks and school frontages.
Coverage in Chichester takes in the PO19, PO18 and PO20 postcode districts and nearby places like Fishbourne, Bosham, Westhampnett and Nutbourne. Jobs in Chichester can be combined with work in Bognor Regis (5.8 miles), Havant (9.1 miles), Littlehampton (10.6 miles) and Waterlooville (11.3 miles) (straight-line distances). Portsmouth is around 14 miles away.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Highway authority
- West Sussex County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Chichester
- Postcodes
- PO19, PO18 and PO20
- 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
- Bognor Regis (5.8 mi), Havant (9.1 mi), Littlehampton (10.6 mi), Waterlooville (11.3 mi)
Timber bollard prices in Chichester
| 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.
Timber bollards in Chichester: common uses
Around Chichester, timber bollards usually solve one of these:
- Landscaped car parks and picnic areas
- School frontages and nursery entrances
- Village greens and recreation grounds
Before we dig in Chichester
West Sussex County Council is the highway authority covering Chichester'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 Chichester) 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. Verges on rural lanes and estates often carry water mains, telecoms cables and drainage, so services are checked before augering.
- Use certified sustainable sources for hardwoods, which many public bodies require.
- Fit reflective bands or white tops where posts stand beside roads or in unlit car parks.
From survey to handover
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.
Finish and tidy
Reflective bands are fitted, turf is reinstated around the posts and spoil is removed or spread as agreed.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sizes and profiles | Commonly 100–200 mm square or round, with chamfered, pyramid or domed tops to shed water. |
| Tropical hardwood | Very dense and long-lasting in ground contact. Specify certified sustainable sources. |
| Removable and lockable posts | Timber posts in steel sockets, or hinged timber posts, for maintenance and emergency access. |
What affects the quote
When we price timber bollards in Chichester, these make the biggest difference:
- Species: treated softwood, oak or tropical hardwood
- Number of posts and length of the line
- Removable or hinged posts for access
Keeping them working
Timber naturally moves, checks and splits along its length as it dries; surface cracks in oak and hardwood are normal and rarely affect strength. Inspect posts at ground level, where rot starts, by probing for soft wood.
For damaged or loose posts in Chichester, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Timber bollards in Chichester: FAQs
Which parts of Chichester do you cover for timber bollards?
We cover all of Chichester (PO19, PO18 and PO20) and the rest of West Sussex. We also work in Bognor Regis, Havant and Littlehampton.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Chichester?
The highway authority for local roads in Chichester is West Sussex County Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Timber bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
How much do timber bollards cost in Chichester?
In Chichester, 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.
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.
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.
Timber bollards in nearby towns
- Bognor Regis (5.8 mi)
- Havant (9.1 mi)
- Littlehampton (10.6 mi)
- Waterlooville (11.3 mi)
- Portsmouth (13.8 mi)
- Gosport (15.5 mi)