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Access control for automatic bollards in Bridgend
Bollard access control for sites across Bridgend: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageBollard access control in Bridgend
ANPR, fob, keypad, intercom and remote control systems that decide who can lower an automatic bollard, and when. We cover Bridgend — Bridgend, Maesteg, Porthcawl and Pyle.
Highway authorities for local roads in Bridgend: Bridgend County Borough Council.
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Guide prices in Bridgend
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £575–£5,245 + VAT | Remote fobs or a standalone keypad |
| Upgraded | £3,895–£8,545 + VAT | GSM intercom with keypad on a post |
| Premium | £7,195–£11,595 + VAT | ANPR camera, software and integration |
Per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned; -3% for Wales. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Highway and planning authorities in Bridgend
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgend | Bridgend County Borough Council | Bridgend County Borough Council |
| Maesteg | Bridgend County Borough Council | Bridgend County Borough Council |
| Porthcawl | Bridgend County Borough Council | Bridgend County Borough Council |
| Pyle | Bridgend County Borough Council | Bridgend County Borough Council |
Rules for bollard access control systems 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
Understand the users
At the free site survey we ask who uses the entrance, how many, how often they change, and how visitors and deliveries arrive. That decides the entry method, and a fixed written quote follows.
Plan positions
Readers, cameras and intercoms are placed so drivers stop well before the bollard, with queueing space off the public road where possible.
Programme and test
Users, plates, codes and schedules are entered, and every entry and exit route is tested with vehicles, including what happens when access is refused.
Hand over
You are shown how to add and remove users, read logs and use the emergency override. Credentials and settings are recorded.
Bollard access control in Bridgend: FAQs
Do you cover all of Bridgend for bollard access control systems?
Yes — including Bridgend, Maesteg, Porthcawl and Pyle. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do bollard access control systems cost in Bridgend?
In Bridgend, typically £575–£11,595 per entrance, controls supplied, installed and commissioned, 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 Bridgend?
For local roads, Bridgend County Borough Council; the Welsh Government covers trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the authority's written agreement.
How do visitors and delivery drivers get through?
Usually by intercom to reception or a phone, by a temporary code, or by a timed delivery window. Some systems issue time-limited access to a visitor's number plate. The choice depends on how many visitors arrive and who is there to manage them.
Can the fire brigade open the bollards?
They should be able to, through an override agreed with them, such as a key switch, a code or a link to the fire alarm. We test the arrangement before handover. It should be reviewed if the site changes.