Bollard Installation

Line Marking Australia supplies and installs bollards for car parks, shopfronts, warehouses and EV chargers across Australia. We fit surface-mounted, core-drilled and removable bollards, including the bollard AS/NZS 2890.6:2009 requires in the shared area beside an accessible parking bay. We match the bollard and its fixing to the risk.

A car rolls into a shopfront. A forklift backs into a rack upright. Someone parks across the shared area next to the accessible bay. All three problems have the same fix: a bollard in the right spot.

We install bollards on their own or as part of a line marking job, so your markings and hardware line up.

Where bollards make the biggest difference

• Accessible parking shared areas. AS/NZS 2890.6:2009 requires a bollard in the shared area beside an accessible bay. It stops people parking in the space a wheelchair user needs to get in and out.
• Shopfronts and entries. Bollards keep nose-in parking away from glass, doors and outdoor seating.
• Pedestrian paths. A row of bollards separates walkways from traffic in car parks and loading areas.
• Racking and building corners. In warehouses, bollards protect rack ends, columns, doors and roller shutters from forklifts.
• EV chargers, meters and services. Chargers, gas meters, hydrant boosters and switchboards are costly to replace after a bump.

Surface-mounted or in-ground bollards

Surface-mounted bollards

These bolt down onto a sound concrete slab through a base plate. They're quick to install and easy to move later, so they suit most car park and walkway jobs. Their strength depends on the slab and the anchors, so they're better at guiding traffic than stopping a hard hit.

In-ground (core-drilled) bollards

We core-drill a hole, set the bollard in and grout or concrete around it. Some jobs need a new concrete footing. In-ground bollards handle much bigger loads than bolt-down ones. They're the usual pick where a vehicle hitting a building or a person is a real risk.

Fixed or removable bollards

Fixed bollards stay put. Removable bollards lift out of an in-ground sleeve and lock with a key or padlock. They suit fire access lanes, delivery points and driveways that need vehicle access now and then. Fold-down bollards are another option if you don't want to store a loose post.

Impact-rated or visual bollards: know which you need

Not every bollard is built to stop a car. Many are visual or guide bollards. They mark an edge, guide drivers and take a light nudge.

Impact-rated bollards are tested to stop a set vehicle at a set speed. That rating only holds when the bollard is installed as tested, footing and all. The product and the footing work together. If you need a rated system, we install the manufacturer's tested product to its specification. Where a design is needed, we work with your engineer.

We'll talk through the risk and recommend honestly. We won't sell you a heavy-duty bollard where a guide post will do, or a light one where people are at risk.

How bollard installation works

1. Site check. We look at the surface, the traffic and what you need to protect. We check for buried services before we drill.
2. Choose the bollard. Galvanised, powder-coated or stainless steel. Fixed or removable. Surface-mounted or in-ground.
3. Set out and install. We mark the positions, drill or core, fix each bollard and check it's plumb and secure.
4. Finish the area. We can paint hazard markings, shared area hatching or walkway lines on the same visit.

Adding a bollard to an accessible bay? See our accessible parking line marking and our guide to shared area hatching rules. Protecting chargers? We also do EV charging bay line marking.

Bollard colours and visibility

A bollard people can't see is a hazard in itself. Most car park bollards are safety yellow or carry reflective bands, so drivers spot them at night. Stainless steel suits shopfronts and entries where looks matter, but add a contrasting band so it still stands out.

Bollards also need clear space around them. Before we fix them down, we check they won't block the accessible path, door swings, trolley routes or fire exits.

Get a bollard installation quote

We've done line marking and car park work since 2009, with vetted local contractors around Australia. Send photos and a rough plan through our quote form or call 0417 460 236. Price depends on the bollard type, the fixing method, how many you need, the surface and site access.