Street Furniture Buying Guide | Orchard Street Furniture

01

Fixing Options

Pedestal fixing

Furniture sits on top of the ground and is bolted down for safety and security. Fixing kits and bolts can be supplied as an optional extra — please ask for details.

Ground fixing (root fixing)

Furniture is made to taller dimensions to allow it to be sunk into the ground and secured with concrete. For example, the Coxes range features longer legs specifically for this "planting" method.

02

Timber

We supply all our timber street furniture in carefully selected hardwood or softwood. If budget allows, hardwood is the more durable choice and requires treating less often. Softwood requires an annual treatment with Sadolin wood stain and typically has a shorter service life.

Iroko Hardwood Distinctive yellow when freshly cut, quickly turning golden-brown on exposure to light. Colour tends to deepen over time.

Oak Hardwood A renowned hardwood with an attractive light-brown colour. Like Iroko, colour deepens naturally over time.

Cedar Softwood Naturally durable with a pleasant aroma and reddish-brown hue. Weathers to silver-grey — a finish sometimes sought by architects.

All our timber is sourced from commercially managed, recognised and sustainable resources. As one of the UK's leading manufacturers of street furniture, we follow environmentally sound practices at all times. We also supply in Softwood and Reclaimed Green Heart Timber — ask our team for details.

03

Frequently Asked Questions

All our products carry a comprehensive 12-month standard manufacturer's defect guarantee.

Orchard Street Furniture products are designed for all-weather exposure and require minimal maintenance. We recommend an annual coat of varnish or stain to maintain the quality and durability of timber items.

We can finish bollards to any specification. The most popular tops are four-way weathered, flat and domed.

Yes — we can supply reflectors in red, white and yellow. Other colours can be provided on request.

All steel has a minimum gauge of 3mm. In areas subject to extreme conditions, steel components may be galvanised for added protection against corrosion — this must be requested prior to plastic coating application and stated at the time of order.

Our team is highly experienced in small and large-scale bespoke product design and commission across most areas of street furniture. Read more about our bespoke service.

Yes — we can manufacture and store standard or bespoke products at our premises to an agreed timescale, ready for site installation. Products kept beyond a certain period may incur a storage charge.

We usually return quotations within 24 hours of receipt, dependent on current enquiry levels. Bespoke enquiries may take longer depending on the nature of the request.

We can set up accounts on receipt of a completed application — please ask for details. First orders are always paid upfront. Payment terms for subsequent orders are typically 30 days from the invoice date.

04

Technical Support

At Orchard Street Furniture we believe consistent, practical expert assistance is a vital part of a client's confidence in our products. We have built an enviable reputation for the highest standards of service at every stage — from conception to completion and beyond.

Product selection
Design and specification
Installation
Maintenance

Contact us for support

From conception to completion Technical guidance is available at every stage of your project, not just at the point of purchase.

Practical, expert advice Our team has deep knowledge of our full range and can guide you through specification, materials and installation.

05

Made in Britain

Designed and manufactured in our Oxfordshire workshops

Making everything in-house means we can keep a sharp eye on quality control and production at every stage — while keeping our transportation impact and costs to a minimum. We're proud to support the local economy and workforce too.

Get in touch Bespoke service

Quality control at every stage of production

Minimum transportation impact and cost

Supporting the local Oxfordshire economy

In a position to fulfil bespoke orders confidently

"

The Lambourne bench is perfect for our garden. Orchard's prices are really competitive, and they provided a really professional and friendly service. Great job!

Georgia, Stamford