Mid Ulster · Northern Ireland
Bollard repairs in Dungannon
Local bollard repairs across Dungannon — we diagnose, explain and price in writing before doing more.
Computer-generated imageDungannon bollard repairs
For filling-station forecourts, small industrial units and residential driveways in Dungannon, regular attention keeps existing bollards working safely. Paid repair visits for loose, leaning and damaged bollards: re-bedding, re-fixing, new sockets, locks, caps and reflective bands.
Coverage in Dungannon takes in the BT71 and BT70 postcode districts. Jobs in Dungannon can be combined with work in Cookstown (9.7 miles), Armagh (11.3 miles), Portadown (14.1 miles) and Craigavon (15.8 miles) (straight-line distances). It sits roughly 34 miles from Belfast as the crow flies.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Mid Ulster, Northern Ireland
- Roads authority
- the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads)
- Planning authority
- Mid Ulster District Council
- Postcodes
- BT71 and BT70
- Guide price
- Typically £115–£435 per visit + VAT (£135–£515 inc VAT for homes)
- Survey
- Paid visit, price confirmed in writing first
Guide prices for Dungannon
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £115–£245 + VAT · £135–£285 inc VAT | Straighten or re-bed one post |
| Upgraded | £205–£345 + VAT · £245–£405 inc VAT | Several posts, or new socket, lock or band |
| Premium | £305–£435 + VAT · £365–£515 inc VAT | Larger repair with new foundation |
Per visit, typically one to three posts; -2% for Northern Ireland. Guide only — the visit price is confirmed in writing first.
Why Dungannon sites book bollard repairs
What bollard repairs usually sort out in Dungannon:
- Removable bollards with seized locks or damaged sockets
- Lost keys and mismatched locks across a site
- Fold-down posts with bent hinges or broken locks
Permissions and groundwork in Dungannon
In Dungannon, as everywhere in Northern Ireland, public roads and footways are looked after by DfI Roads rather than the council. If a post would sit on adopted footway, that consent comes first; private forecourts and car parks are a matter for the owner.
Planning in Northern Ireland sits with the councils, so for a listed building or conservation area in Dungannon the planning team at Mid Ulster District Council is the one to ask before posts go in.
Many repairs are really foundation repairs. Reinstatement matches what is there, whether tarmac, block paving, flags, resin or turf, though older or weathered surfaces may show a visible patch.
- Do not repair crash-rated bollards in ways that change the tested product; involve the manufacturer.
- Check whether the bollard is on public highway or council land; DfI Roads may need to authorise work or carry it out.
What happens on site
Make safe if needed
Where a post is a hazard now, the first step can be to make it safe by removing or capping it, priced separately in writing so you can approve it on its own.
Carry out the repair
The crew carries out the agreed work. If they find something different, such as a cracked slab under a base plate, they stop and we price the extra work in writing before continuing.
Record and hand back
The repaired posts are checked, the surface is made good and photographs are sent so you have a record for your maintenance file.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Coatings | Touch-up or full repainting of steel and cast iron posts to stop corrosion taking hold. |
| Locks and keys | Replacement cylinders, padlocks and keys, including keyed-alike sets across a site. |
| New sockets | Replacing seized, crushed or loose sockets for removable bollards, set flush with a working lid. |
What moves the price in Dungannon
Two Dungannon jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Whether foundations or slabs need breaking out
- Access, traffic management and working hours
- Surface type and reinstatement
After installation
Lubricating locks a few times a year, lifting removable and telescopic posts periodically, keeping cassettes clear of grit, touching up chipped paint and checking for lean after knocks will prevent many of them. Keep a record of bollard types, suppliers, key numbers and colours on site, so a repair can be quoted and matched quickly when it is needed.
For damaged or loose posts in Dungannon, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Common questions
Can you carry out bollard repairs anywhere in Dungannon?
We cover all of Dungannon (BT71 and BT70) and the rest of Mid Ulster. We also work in Cookstown, Armagh and Portadown.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Dungannon?
Across Northern Ireland the Department for Infrastructure's DfI Roads is the roads authority, so bollards on a public footway or road in Dungannon need its agreement before anything is dug. Posts on your own land do not.
What's a typical price for bollard repairs in Dungannon?
In Dungannon, typically £115–£435 per visit, typically one to three posts, plus VAT (£135–£515 including VAT for homeowners), using our Northern Ireland guide prices. We confirm the visit price in writing before attending.
Can you free a seized removable bollard?
Usually, by working the lock free or drilling it out, then lifting the post and cleaning the socket. If the socket is crushed or corroded, it is cut out and replaced. A new lock and keys can be fitted at the same time.
Can a bent bollard be straightened?
Only if the bend is slight and the steel has not creased or torn. A sharply bent post is weakened and should be replaced. Often the post is fine and it is the foundation that has moved, which re-bedding fixes.