Cambridgeshire · England
Warehouse and loading-bay bollards in Cambridge
Local installation of warehouse impact bollards in Cambridge — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageAbout warehouse impact bollards in Cambridge
Yellow steel and polymer impact bollards for forklift zones, loading bays, doors, columns and racking inside warehouses. In Cambridge, that tends to mean sites such as supermarket frontages, industrial estates and retail parks.
We work across CB2, CB1, CB3, CB4 and CB5 — Cambridge itself and places including Fen Ditton. Jobs in Cambridge can be combined with work in Newmarket (12.6 miles), Ely (15.1 miles), Huntingdon (15.7 miles) and Haverhill (15.9 miles) (straight-line distances). Cambridge is about 32 miles from Luton.
Cambridge at a glance
- Area
- Cambridgeshire, England
- Highway authority
- Cambridgeshire County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Cambridgeshire County Council
- Postcodes
- CB2, CB1, CB3, CB4 and CB5
- Guide price
- Typically £185–£1,245 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £455
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Newmarket (12.6 mi), Ely (15.1 mi), Huntingdon (15.7 mi), Haverhill (15.9 mi)
Cambridge: typical warehouse impact bollard prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £185–£625 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £495–£935 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £815–£1,245 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and fixed; +3% for East of England. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Where warehouse impact bollards go in around Cambridge
Common uses in a place like Cambridge:
- Charging stations for forklifts and pallet trucks
- Fire exit doors and emergency routes
- Pedestrian crossings and the ends of walkways
Consents, ground and services in Cambridge
In Cambridge, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Cambridgeshire County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
Many private-land installations in Cambridge 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 Cambridgeshire County Council before posts go in.
Anchors need enough edge distance from slab joints and cracks or they will split the concrete on first impact. The slab is the foundation, and it decides what can be fixed where.
- Where impact performance matters, ask for products tested to PAS 13 and match the stated performance to your vehicles.
- Use your workplace transport risk assessment to decide where protection is needed, in line with HSE guidance on workplace transport.
Installation, step by step
Walk the site with the vehicles running
At the free site survey we watch traffic routes, note the vehicles and loads, and look for existing damage that shows where impacts happen. You receive a fixed written quote with each position and product listed.
Check the slab
Slab thickness, joints, cracks and any underfloor services or heating are checked, and anchors are chosen for the floor rather than taken from a standard list.
Plan around operations
Work is phased by aisle or zone, or done out of hours, with each area barriered off while drilling. Dust is controlled with extraction where products are stored nearby.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Steel bollards | Yellow-coated steel tube on a base plate, often concrete-filled. Robust and economical, but they pass impact loads straight into the slab. |
| Door frame protection | Bollards or low barriers either side of dock doors and roller shutters to protect frames and guides. |
| Column and rack end guards | Wrap-around or corner protectors for columns and racking uprights where a single post will not fit. |
What affects the quote
Two Cambridge jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Removal of damaged existing protection
- Slab condition and the anchors or foundations it needs
- Steel or polymer bollards and the impact performance needed
After installation
Polymer bollards should return to their original shape; one that stays deformed or has split needs replacing. Persistent strikes in one place often mean the route or turning space needs changing rather than heavier protection.
If posts in Cambridge are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Can you install warehouse impact bollards anywhere in Cambridge?
We cover all of Cambridge (CB2, CB1, CB3, CB4 and CB5) and the rest of Cambridgeshire. We also work in Newmarket, Ely and Huntingdon.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Cambridge?
In Cambridge, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Cambridgeshire County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
How much do warehouse impact bollards cost in Cambridge?
In Cambridge, typically £185–£1,245 per bollard, supplied and fixed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £455 plus VAT, using our East of England guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
How close to a column should a bollard sit?
Close enough that a vehicle cannot reach the column around it, but with enough gap that the bollard does not hit the column when struck. Polymer bollards need more clearance than steel because they deflect. The gap is set from the product data.
Can you install while the warehouse is operating?
Usually yes, by working zone by zone with each area barriered off, or by working nights or weekends. Drilling dust is controlled near stored goods. We agree the phasing with your site manager.
Warehouse bollards near Cambridge
- Newmarket (12.6 mi)
- Ely (15.1 mi)
- Huntingdon (15.7 mi)
- Haverhill (15.9 mi)
- St Neots (16.3 mi)
- Letchworth Garden City (21.1 mi)