Wales · 3 towns
Access control for automatic bollards in Swansea
Bollard access control for sites across Swansea: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageBollard access control in Swansea
ANPR, fob, keypad, intercom and remote control systems that decide who can lower an automatic bollard, and when. We cover Swansea — Swansea, Gorseinon and Clydach.
Highway authorities for local roads in Swansea: Swansea Council.
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Guide prices in Swansea
| 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.
Local authorities across Swansea
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Swansea | Swansea Council | Swansea Council |
| Gorseinon | Swansea Council | Swansea Council |
| Clydach | Swansea Council | Swansea 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
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.
Wire and connect
A qualified electrician installs power, and devices are connected to the bollard controller and to any network or building system.
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 Swansea: FAQs
Do you cover all of Swansea for bollard access control systems?
Yes — including Swansea, Gorseinon and Clydach. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do bollard access control systems cost in Swansea?
In Swansea, 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 Swansea?
For local roads, Swansea 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 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.