Wales · 3 towns
Automatic rising bollard installation in Carmarthenshire
Automatic bollards for sites across Carmarthenshire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageAutomatic bollards in Carmarthenshire
We supply and install automatic bollards across Carmarthenshire, with local pages for 3 towns below. Hydraulic and electro-mechanical rising bollards installed with controls, safety loops, signals and power, for managed vehicle access.
Highway authorities for local roads in Carmarthenshire: Carmarthenshire County Council.
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Guide prices in Carmarthenshire
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £2,895–£7,795 + VAT | Electro-mechanical or entry hydraulic, controls, loops and photocell |
| Upgraded | £6,395–£11,295 + VAT | Heavy-duty hydraulic, traffic light, signs and LED head |
| Premium | £9,895–£14,595 + VAT | High-cycle or crash-rated automatic bollard |
Per bollard, installed with controls, loops and commissioning; -3% for Wales. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Who looks after the roads in Carmarthenshire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Llanelli | Carmarthenshire County Council | Carmarthenshire County Council |
| Ammanford | Carmarthenshire County Council | Carmarthenshire County Council |
| Carmarthen | Carmarthenshire County Council | Carmarthenshire County Council |
Rules for automatic bollards in Wales
Bollards on adopted highway are a matter for the highway authority under the Highways Act 1980, so they need its written agreement. On private land the owner's agreement is what matters; listed buildings and conservation areas need a word with the planning team first. Rising bollards should fail safe, never rise beneath a vehicle, carry clear signs and give the emergency services an override.
Details and sources: bollard rules in Wales.
How installation works
Excavate and set cassettes
Each cassette pit is excavated to the manufacturer's depth, with the base prepared to drain. Cassettes are set to finished road level and fall, then concreted in.
Ducts, drainage and loops
Ducts are laid between the bollards, the controller cabinet and access devices, with draw pits where runs change direction. The drain is connected and the safety and exit loops are cut into the surface and sealed.
Power and controls
A qualified electrician installs the supply and isolation, and the controller, traffic lights, photocells and access devices are mounted and wired.
Train and hand over
Site staff are shown how to lower the bollard in an emergency and how to recognise faults. You receive keys, the commissioning record and the manufacturer's manuals.
Automatic bollards in Carmarthenshire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Carmarthenshire for automatic bollards?
Yes — including Llanelli, Ammanford and Carmarthen. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do automatic bollards cost in Carmarthenshire?
In Carmarthenshire, typically £2,895–£14,595 per bollard, installed with controls, loops and commissioning, plus VAT, using our Wales guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Carmarthenshire?
For local roads, Carmarthenshire County Council; the Welsh Government covers trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the authority's written agreement.
What stops a rising bollard hitting a car?
A safety loop in the road detects a vehicle above or close to the bollard and blocks the rise, backed up by photocells. Traffic lights and head lights tell drivers when to stop. The settings are tested on site with vehicles before handover.
What happens in a power cut?
That depends on how the system is configured. Traffic bollards are often set to lower or can be lowered with a manual release, so vehicles are not trapped. Security bollards may be set to stay raised, with a procedure for staff to follow.