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Warehouse and loading-bay bollards in City of London
Planning warehouse impact bollards in City of London? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageWarehouse bollards in City of London
We supply and fit warehouse impact bollards throughout City of London, typically for sites such as mews courtyards, hospital approaches and shopping parades. Yellow steel and polymer impact bollards for forklift zones, loading bays, doors, columns and racking inside warehouses.
We cover the EC2V, EC2R, EC2Y, EC4N, EC4M and EC4V postcode districts in City of London. Jobs in City of London can be combined with work in Islington (2.2 miles), Tower Hamlets (2.5 miles), Westminster (2.6 miles) and Hackney (3 miles) (straight-line distances).
City of London at a glance
- Area
- London, England
- Highway authority
- the City of London Corporation (local roads)
- Planning authority
- The City of London Corporation
- Postcodes
- EC2V, EC2R, EC2Y, EC4N, EC4M, EC4V, EC2M and EC4R
- Guide price
- Typically £205–£1,395 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £505
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Islington (2.2 mi), Tower Hamlets (2.5 mi), Westminster (2.6 mi), Hackney (3 mi)
What warehouse impact bollards cost in City of London
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £205–£695 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £555–£1,045 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £905–£1,395 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and fixed; +15% for London. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
What City of London sites use warehouse impact bollards for
Typical reasons City of London sites choose warehouse impact bollards:
- Sprinkler risers, electrical panels and gas meters
- Racking ends and corners in busy aisles
- Fire exit doors and emergency routes
Consents, ground and services in City of London
The highway authority for local roads in City of London is the City of London Corporation; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. Warehouse impact bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
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 City of London Corporation) first — we flag this at survey.
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. Anchors need enough edge distance from slab joints and cracks or they will split the concrete on first impact.
- 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.
Installation, step by step
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.
Fix, torque and mark
Bollards and guards are fixed and torqued, then any associated floor markings are applied so drivers can see protected zones.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
What affects the quote
Our London guide prices are a starting point; the survey in City of London firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Floor marking and associated signage
- Out-of-hours or phased working around operations
- Steel or polymer bollards and the impact performance needed
Looking after them
On steel bollards look for bending, cracked welds, loose or sheared anchors and cracked concrete around the base plate. Polymer bollards should return to their original shape; one that stays deformed or has split needs replacing.
For damaged or loose posts in City of London, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Warehouse bollards in City of London: FAQs
Can you install warehouse impact bollards anywhere in City of London?
We cover all of City of London (EC2V, EC2R, EC2Y, EC4N, EC4M and EC4V) and the rest of London. We also work in Islington, Tower Hamlets and Westminster.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in City of London?
In City of London, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from the City of London Corporation, the local highway authority. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
How much do warehouse impact bollards cost in City of London?
In City of London, typically £205–£1,395 per bollard, supplied and fixed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £505 plus VAT, using our London guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
What is PAS 13?
PAS 13 is a code of practice for safety barriers used in workplaces, including a method for impact testing them. Products tested to it state how much impact they can take. It helps compare products on performance rather than appearance.
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.
Warehouse bollards in nearby towns
- Islington (2.2 mi)
- Tower Hamlets (2.5 mi)
- Westminster (2.6 mi)
- Hackney (3 mi)
- Camden (3.5 mi)
- Southwark (3.7 mi)