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Warehouse and loading-bay bollards in Exeter
Warehouse impact bollards for sites across Exeter and the rest of Devon, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageWarehouse bollards in Exeter
Across Exeter, typical sites for warehouse impact bollards include high streets, college campuses and business parks. Yellow steel and polymer impact bollards for forklift zones, loading bays, doors, columns and racking inside warehouses.
Coverage in Exeter takes in the EX4, EX2, EX1 and EX3 postcode districts and nearby places like Nadderwater, Topsham, Ide and West Clyst. Jobs in Exeter can be combined with work in Exmouth (9.2 miles), Tiverton (12.4 miles), Newton Abbot (14 miles) and Torquay (18.1 miles) (straight-line distances). Plymouth is around 36 miles away.
Exeter at a glance
- Area
- Devon, England
- Highway authority
- Devon County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Exeter
- Postcodes
- EX4, EX2, EX1 and EX3
- Guide price
- Typically £175–£1,195 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £445
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Exmouth (9.2 mi), Tiverton (12.4 mi), Newton Abbot (14 mi), Torquay (18.1 mi)
Warehouse impact bollard prices in Exeter
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £175–£605 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £485–£905 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £785–£1,195 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and fixed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Typical warehouse impact bollards jobs in Exeter
Common uses in a place like Exeter:
- Charging stations for forklifts and pallet trucks
- Pedestrian crossings and the ends of walkways
- Sprinkler risers, electrical panels and gas meters
Before we dig in Exeter
The highway authority for local roads in Exeter is Devon County Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Warehouse impact bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
Many private-land installations in Exeter 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 Exeter before posts go in.
External yard bollards can be root-fixed in concrete foundations, with the usual checks for buried drainage and cables. Warehouse floors vary from thick reinforced slabs to thin toppings over older concrete, and some contain underfloor heating, ducting or wire-guidance systems for automated trucks that must not be cut.
- Keep fire exits, escape routes and fire equipment accessible; bollards must not narrow escape routes below their required width.
- Where impact performance matters, ask for products tested to PAS 13 and match the stated performance to your vehicles.
How the job runs
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.
Drill and anchor
Holes are drilled, cleaned and anchors installed to the maker's instructions. Chemical anchors are left to cure before the bollard is loaded.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Column and rack end guards | Wrap-around or corner protectors for columns and racking uprights where a single post will not fit. |
| Cast-in or base-plated | Base plates suit existing slabs. External yard posts can be cast into concrete foundations for heavier duty. |
| Polymer impact bollards | Flex and recover on impact, reducing damage to anchors, floor and vehicle. Need clearance to deflect. |
What moves the price in Exeter
Two Exeter jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Steel or polymer bollards and the impact performance needed
- Number of positions and types of guard
- Floor marking and associated signage
Looking after them
Repaint or recoat steel posts when the yellow is worn, because faded protection is easier to miss. Persistent strikes in one place often mean the route or turning space needs changing rather than heavier protection.
For damaged or loose posts in Exeter, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Common questions
Do you install warehouse impact bollards in Exeter?
We cover all of Exeter (EX4, EX2, EX1 and EX3) and the rest of Devon. We also work in Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot.
Do I need consent for warehouse impact bollards on a public footway in Exeter?
In Exeter, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Devon 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 Exeter?
In Exeter, typically £175–£1,195 per bollard, supplied and fixed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £445 plus VAT, using our South West guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Can bollards be fixed to a thin warehouse floor?
Sometimes, using larger base plates, through-bolts or polymer bollards that reduce anchor loads. If the slab is too thin or damaged, a new local foundation may be needed. We check the slab before recommending a fixing.
Should we choose steel or polymer warehouse bollards?
Steel suits lighter traffic and sound, thick slabs where cost matters most. Polymer suits busy forklift areas where repeated impacts would destroy anchors and floors. Polymer often costs more to buy but less to keep in service.