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Access control for automatic bollards in Caerphilly
Bollard access control for sites across Caerphilly: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageBollard access control in Caerphilly
Across Caerphilly, typical sites for bollard access control systems include small industrial units, schools and filling-station forecourts. ANPR, fob, keypad, intercom and remote control systems that decide who can lower an automatic bollard, and when.
Highway authorities for local roads in Caerphilly: Caerphilly County Borough Council.
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Guide prices in Caerphilly
| 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 Caerphilly
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Caerphilly | Caerphilly County Borough Council | Caerphilly County Borough Council |
| Risca | Caerphilly County Borough Council | Caerphilly County Borough Council |
| Blackwood | Caerphilly County Borough Council | Caerphilly County Borough Council |
| Bargoed | Caerphilly County Borough Council | Caerphilly County Borough Council |
| Abercarn | Caerphilly County Borough Council | Caerphilly 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
Plan positions
Readers, cameras and intercoms are placed so drivers stop well before the bollard, with queueing space off the public road where possible.
Lay ducts and pedestals
Ducts are laid from the controller to each device, and pedestals or posts are set in concrete. Loops for exit and detection are cut and sealed.
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 Caerphilly: FAQs
Do you cover all of Caerphilly for bollard access control systems?
Yes — including Caerphilly, Risca, Blackwood, Bargoed and Abercarn. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do bollard access control systems cost in Caerphilly?
In Caerphilly, 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 Caerphilly?
For local roads, Caerphilly County Borough Council; the Welsh Government covers trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the authority's written agreement.
Can new access control be added to our existing bollards?
Often, yes, if the bollard controller can accept the new devices. We check the existing controller and cabling first. Very old controllers sometimes need replacing at the same time.
Do ANPR cameras at our entrance raise data protection issues?
They collect personal data, so you need to handle it properly, including signage, a privacy notice and sensible retention periods. Your data protection adviser can confirm what applies to your site. We can set retention and access options on the system to match.