Tyne and Wear · England
Warehouse and loading-bay bollards in Gateshead
Warehouse impact bollards supplied and fitted in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageAbout warehouse impact bollards in Gateshead
Yellow steel and polymer impact bollards for forklift zones, loading bays, doors, columns and racking inside warehouses. In Gateshead, that tends to mean sites such as industrial estates, high streets and college campuses.
We work across NE8, NE11, NE10, NE9, NE16 and NE21 — Gateshead itself and places including Blaydon, Kibblesworth, Whickham and Sunniside. Jobs in Gateshead can be combined with work in Newcastle upon Tyne (0.9 miles), Felling (1.4 miles), Wallsend (3.4 miles) and Hebburn (3.5 miles) (straight-line distances).
Local details
- Area
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Highway authority
- Gateshead Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Gateshead Council
- Postcodes
- NE8, NE11, NE10, NE9, NE16 and NE21
- Guide price
- Typically £165–£1,145 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £425
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne (0.9 mi), Felling (1.4 mi), Wallsend (3.4 mi), Hebburn (3.5 mi)
Warehouse impact bollard prices in Gateshead
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £165–£575 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £465–£875 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £755–£1,145 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and fixed; -4% for North East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Warehouse impact bollards in Gateshead: common uses
Typical reasons Gateshead sites choose warehouse impact bollards:
- Building columns in forklift aisles and turning areas
- Fire exit doors and emergency routes
- Pedestrian crossings and the ends of walkways
Permissions and groundwork in Gateshead
Gateshead Council is the highway authority covering Gateshead'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 (Gateshead Council) first — we flag this at survey.
Anchors need enough edge distance from slab joints and cracks or they will split the concrete on first impact. External yard bollards can be root-fixed in concrete foundations, with the usual checks for buried drainage and cables.
- Use your workplace transport risk assessment to decide where protection is needed, in line with HSE guidance on workplace transport.
- Check with the building owner before drilling into slabs with underfloor heating, guidance wires or post-tensioned reinforcement.
From survey to handover
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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Column and rack end guards | Wrap-around or corner protectors for columns and racking uprights where a single post will not fit. |
| Diameters and heights | Commonly 114–273 mm diameter and around 600–1,200 mm high, chosen for vehicle type and mast or fork height. |
Pricing warehouse impact bollards in Gateshead
When we price warehouse impact bollards in Gateshead, these make the biggest difference:
- Floor marking and associated signage
- Removal of damaged existing protection
- Slab condition and the anchors or foundations it needs
Looking after them
Persistent strikes in one place often mean the route or turning space needs changing rather than heavier protection. On steel bollards look for bending, cracked welds, loose or sheared anchors and cracked concrete around the base plate.
For damaged or loose posts in Gateshead, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about warehouse impact bollards in Gateshead
Do you install warehouse impact bollards in Gateshead?
We cover all of Gateshead (NE8, NE11, NE10, NE9, NE16 and NE21) and the rest of Tyne and Wear. We also work in Newcastle upon Tyne, Felling and Wallsend.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Gateshead?
Gateshead Council is the highway authority covering Gateshead's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
What's a typical price for warehouse impact bollards in Gateshead?
In Gateshead, typically £165–£1,145 per bollard, supplied and fixed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £425 plus VAT, using our North East 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.
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.
Warehouse bollards near Gateshead
- Newcastle upon Tyne (0.9 mi)
- Felling (1.4 mi)
- Wallsend (3.4 mi)
- Hebburn (3.5 mi)
- Jarrow (4.8 mi)
- Washington (5.5 mi)