Northern Ireland · 2 towns
Automatic rising bollard installation in Causeway Coast and Glens
Automatic bollards for sites across Causeway Coast and Glens: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageAutomatic bollards in Causeway Coast and Glens
We supply and install automatic bollards across Causeway Coast and Glens, with local pages for 2 towns below. Hydraulic and electro-mechanical rising bollards installed with controls, safety loops, signals and power, for managed vehicle access.
Across Northern Ireland, DfI Roads (the Department for Infrastructure) is the roads authority for public roads and footways; councils handle planning.
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Guide prices in Causeway Coast and Glens
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £2,945–£7,895 + VAT | Electro-mechanical or entry hydraulic, controls, loops and photocell |
| Upgraded | £6,445–£11,395 + VAT | Heavy-duty hydraulic, traffic light, signs and LED head |
| Premium | £9,995–£14,695 + VAT | High-cycle or crash-rated automatic bollard |
Per bollard, installed with controls, loops and commissioning; -2% for Northern Ireland. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Highway and planning authorities in Causeway Coast and Glens
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Coleraine | the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads) | Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council |
| Limavady | the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads) | Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council |
Rules for automatic bollards in Northern Ireland
Bollards on public footways and roads need DfI Roads consent under the Roads (NI) Order 1993; councils deal with planning. 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 Northern Ireland.
How installation works
Survey and risk assessment
A free site survey covers traffic patterns, who uses the entrance, power, drainage routes and buried services. We draft the safety arrangement from that, and you receive a fixed written quote.
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.
Commission and test
Rise and fall times, loop detection, photocells, lights and the manual release are tested with vehicles present. Safety settings are recorded against the risk assessment.
Automatic bollards in Causeway Coast and Glens: FAQs
Do you cover all of Causeway Coast and Glens for automatic bollards?
Yes — including Coleraine and Limavady. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do automatic bollards cost in Causeway Coast and Glens?
In Causeway Coast and Glens, typically £2,945–£14,695 per bollard, installed with controls, loops and commissioning, plus VAT, using our Northern Ireland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Causeway Coast and Glens?
DfI Roads (the Department for Infrastructure) is the roads authority for public roads and footways throughout Northern Ireland; councils handle planning.
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.
Why do automatic bollards need drainage?
The bollard sits in a pit that collects rain and silt. Without a drain, water corrodes the mechanism, short-circuits electrics and can freeze the post in place. A drain connection is part of every automatic installation we carry out.