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Bollard removal in Antrim and Newtownabbey
Bollard removal for sites across Antrim and Newtownabbey: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageBollard removal in Antrim and Newtownabbey
Across Antrim and Newtownabbey, typical sites for bollard removal jobs include filling-station forecourts, small industrial units and schools. Removal of fixed, removable, telescopic and automatic bollards, including foundations, with the surface made good to match.
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 Antrim and Newtownabbey
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £80–£185 + VAT · £95–£215 inc VAT | Post out, hole backfilled, simple surface |
| Upgraded | £155–£265 + VAT · £185–£315 inc VAT | Footing removed, tarmac or block paving reinstated |
| Premium | £235–£335 + VAT · £275–£395 inc VAT | Large footing, concrete or natural stone reinstated |
Per post removed with footing, surface made good; -2% for Northern Ireland. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Highway and planning authorities in Antrim and Newtownabbey
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Newtownabbey | the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads) | Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council |
| Antrim | the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads) | Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council |
Rules for bollard removal jobs 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.
Details and sources: bollard rules in Northern Ireland.
How installation works
Survey what is in the ground
The free site survey identifies bollard types, likely foundation sizes, any power or ducts, and what the area will be used for next. You receive a fixed written quote for the agreed level of removal.
Check consents and reasons
Before removal, check whether the bollards were required by a planning condition, a lease, a security plan or the highway authority, and whether they protect something such as a meter or a building corner.
Remove posts and foundations
Posts are cut off or extracted, foundations broken out where agreed, and sockets, cassettes and ducts removed or capped.
Backfill and reinstate
Holes are backfilled in compacted layers and the surface reinstated to match, so there is no settlement or trip edge.
Bollard removal in Antrim and Newtownabbey: FAQs
Do you cover all of Antrim and Newtownabbey for bollard removal jobs?
Yes — including Newtownabbey and Antrim. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do bollard removal jobs cost in Antrim and Newtownabbey?
In Antrim and Newtownabbey, typically £80–£335 per post removed with footing, surface made good, plus VAT (£95–£395 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £285 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 Antrim and Newtownabbey?
DfI Roads (the Department for Infrastructure) is the roads authority for public roads and footways throughout Northern Ireland; councils handle planning.
Do we need permission to remove bollards?
Sometimes. Bollards required by a planning condition, lease, security plan or DfI Roads should not be removed without checking. Historic bollards in conservation areas may also be protected.
Can removed bollards be reused elsewhere on site?
Often, if they come out undamaged. Steel posts and removable bollards relocate well. New foundations are formed at the new positions.