How to Save Time and Money When Installing Temporary Concrete Barriers
A practical guide to faster, safer, and more cost-effective site protection
When you need to protect a site, control access, or create a temporary boundary, precast concrete barriers are among the quickest and most dependable solutions available.
Whether you’re securing a construction site, managing traffic, or protecting a vacant property, planning and selecting the right barrier can make all the difference. Here’s how we help you save time, money, and unnecessary effort when hiring and installing temporary barriers.
01. Hire Instead of Buy
If you only need barriers for a short period, hiring is by far the most cost-effective option.
Our barrier hire starts at just £6.50 per week (+VAT), and we’ll arrange delivery and collection directly to and from your site. That means no long-term storage costs, no ongoing maintenance, and no wasted investment once the project ends.
If you’re running longer-term or repeat projects, you can also buy barriers outright – prices start at around £185 each.
We’ll help you decide which option best suits your timeline and budget.
02. Choose the Right Barrier for the Job
Each barrier type offers different benefits depending on your site layout and security needs.
| Barrier Type | Unit Length | Units per Artic Load | Total Linear Metres per Load | Typical Use |
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| 2.5m Jersey Barrier | 2.5m | 21 | 52.5m | Road edges, event perimeters, site security |
| 3m Concrete Barrier | 3m | 11 | 33m | Long straight runs, permanent compounds |
| Staunton® Barrier | 3.85m | 12 | 46.2m | Cornered layouts, angled compounds, high-security enclosures |
All our barriers are made from C40 concrete, offering long service life, excellent stability, and a clean professional appearance.
03. Delivery Made Simple
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- Barriers are supplied ready to install – no foundations or fixings required.
- We can offload and position barriers using HIAB-equipped vehicles.
- Typical turnaround for barrier hire is within 72 hours of order confirmation.
- When your hire period ends, we’ll collect them from the site – no extra admin or storage worries.
04. Insulation and Environmental Control
Because precast barriers arrive fully cast and finished, there’s no waiting for curing, no on-site formwork, and no risk of weather delays.
Each barrier includes cast-in lifting points or fork recesses, allowing for quick and safe placement using your own equipment or ours. The result?
- Shorter installation windows
- Fewer personnel needed on site
- Less downtime for other works
05. Adaptable Security for Any Project
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- Traffic management – creating diversions or restricted lanes.
- Events and festivals – defining safe pedestrian zones.
- Vacant buildings – preventing trespass and fly-tipping.
- Temporary storage bays – containing materials safely without permanent walls.
Why Work With Us
We’ve supplied temporary barrier hire across the UK for over ten years. Our team manages everything, from choosing the right unit type to organising delivery and collection, so you can concentrate on the job, not the logistics.
Our barriers are reusable, durable, and fully compliant with current safety and environmental standards, helping you meet your obligations while keeping costs down.
If you’d like to plan your next project or get a quick quote, take a look at our Concrete Barrier Hire page for full specifications, load data, and delivery options or talk to us about your site.
