Ards and North Down · Northern Ireland
Bollard replacement in Bangor, Ards and North Down
Replacement bollards for sites across Bangor, Ards and North Down and the rest of Ards and North Down, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageAbout replacement bollards in Bangor, Ards and North Down
From small industrial units, filling-station forecourts and high street shopfronts, Bangor, Ards and North Down has plenty of places where replacement bollards earn their keep. Like-for-like or upgraded replacement of bollards damaged by vehicles, corrosion or wear, matched to the existing line.
Coverage in Bangor, Ards and North Down takes in the BT20, BT19 and BT21 postcode districts. Jobs in Bangor, Ards and North Down can be combined with work in Newtownards (4.8 miles), Holywood (6.4 miles), Dundonald (7 miles) and Belfast (11.2 miles) (straight-line distances). It sits roughly 11 miles from Belfast as the crow flies.
Bangor, Ards and North Down at a glance
- Area
- Ards and North Down, Northern Ireland
- Roads authority
- the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads)
- Planning authority
- Ards and North Down Borough Council
- Postcodes
- BT20, BT19 and BT21
- Guide price
- Typically £215–£1,195 per post + VAT (£255–£1,445 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £435
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Newtownards (4.8 mi), Holywood (6.4 mi), Dundonald (7 mi), Belfast (11.2 mi)
Bangor, Ards and North Down: typical replacement bollard prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £215–£615 + VAT · £255–£735 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £495–£905 + VAT · £585–£1,095 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £785–£1,195 + VAT · £935–£1,445 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post replaced, old post and footing removed; -2% for Northern Ireland. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Common reasons for replacement bollards in Bangor, Ards and North Down
Why sites in Bangor, Ards and North Down book replacement bollards:
- Posts bent, sheared or broken by vehicle impacts
- Replacing mixed, mismatched posts with a consistent line
- Corroded steel posts at the end of their life
What we check first in Bangor, Ards and North Down
Kerbside work in Bangor, Ards and North Down is a DfI Roads question: the Department for Infrastructure is the roads authority for Northern Ireland, and its permission is needed for anything placed in the public road or footway.
Planning in Northern Ireland sits with the councils, so for a listed building or conservation area in Bangor, Ards and North Down the planning team at Ards and North Down Borough Council is the one to ask before posts go in.
Breaking out is done carefully near services, particularly where cables have been laid close to posts since the original installation. Upgrades to rated products usually need a completely new, larger foundation.
- Upgrades to rated products must use the manufacturer's tested foundation, specified with your security adviser.
- Keep gaps and visibility bands in line with Inclusive Mobility guidance when replacing posts on pedestrian routes.
What happens on site
Order the replacement
Matching posts, sockets or castings are ordered, and you see details of any close equivalent before it is confirmed.
Install the new post
The new bollard is set in a fresh foundation, aligned with its neighbours and the surface is reinstated to match.
Hand over records
Photographs and an itemised invoice are provided, which is useful when recovering the cost from a driver's insurer.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Change of type | Swapping fixed posts for removable, telescopic, flexible or polymer bollards to suit how the site is used. |
| Crash-rated upgrade | Replacing unrated posts with tested products, installed to the manufacturer's foundation design and specified with your security adviser. |
| Matched finishes | RAL powder coat, stainless grade and finish, or heritage paint schemes matched to the existing line. |
What affects the quote
Our Northern Ireland guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Bangor, Ards and North Down firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Size and condition of the old foundation
- Number of posts and the product chosen
- Matching special finishes, castings or discontinued products
Keeping them working
Keep a record of the new product, finish and supplier so future replacements match. Treat new posts as part of your routine inspections: check for lean, chips and faded bands.
If posts in Bangor, Ards and North Down are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Can you carry out replacement bollards anywhere in Bangor, Ards and North Down?
We cover all of Bangor, Ards and North Down (BT20, BT19 and BT21) and the rest of Ards and North Down. We also work in Newtownards, Holywood and Dundonald.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Bangor, Ards and North Down?
Across Northern Ireland the Department for Infrastructure's DfI Roads is the roads authority, so bollards on a public footway or road in Bangor, Ards and North Down need its agreement before anything is dug. Posts on your own land do not.
What's a typical price for replacement bollards in Bangor, Ards and North Down?
In Bangor, Ards and North Down, typically £215–£1,195 per post replaced, old post and footing removed, plus VAT (£255–£1,445 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £435 plus VAT, using our Northern Ireland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
A driver hit our bollard and left: what should we do?
Make the area safe, photograph the damage and report it if the post is on public land. Check whether CCTV covered the area. A written quote from us can then support any claim.
Can you replace just one bollard in a line?
Yes. We measure and match the existing posts so the new one sits in line at the same height and finish. If the original product is no longer made, we show you a close equivalent first.