Derry City and Strabane · Northern Ireland
Bollard replacement in Derry/Londonderry
Replacement bollards supplied and fitted in Derry/Londonderry, Derry City and Strabane: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageDerry/Londonderry replacement bollards
From housing association car parks, supermarket frontages and high streets, Derry/Londonderry has plenty of places where replacement bollards earn their keep. Replacement is the right answer when a post is too damaged to repair or no longer suits how the site is used.
We cover the BT48 and BT47 postcode districts in Derry/Londonderry. Nearby, we also work in Strabane (13.6 miles) and Limavady (14.7 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Derry/Londonderry at a glance
- Area
- Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland
- Roads authority
- the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads)
- Planning authority
- Derry City and Strabane District Council
- Postcodes
- BT48 and BT47
- 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
Why Derry/Londonderry sites book replacement bollards
Typical reasons for replacement bollards in Derry/Londonderry:
- Single missing posts in an otherwise sound line
- Posts bent, sheared or broken by vehicle impacts
- Upgrading posts that keep being hit
What replacement bollards cost in Derry/Londonderry
| 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.
Before we dig in Derry/Londonderry
Kerbside work in Derry/Londonderry 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 Derry/Londonderry the planning team at Derry City and Strabane District Council is the one to ask before posts go in.
Upgrades to rated products usually need a completely new, larger foundation. Reinstatement matches the surrounding surface, though weathered paving and older tarmac may leave a visible patch.
- On public highway, DfI Roads may need to approve the replacement or carry out the work itself.
- Upgrades to rated products must use the manufacturer's tested foundation, specified with your security adviser.
From survey to handover
Order the replacement
Matching posts, sockets or castings are ordered, and you see details of any close equivalent before it is confirmed.
Remove the old bollard
The damaged post is cut or extracted and the old foundation broken out, checking for services as the hole is opened.
Hand over records
Photographs and an itemised invoice are provided, which is useful when recovering the cost from a driver's insurer.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Making safe | Removing or capping a dangerous broken stub before the replacement is fitted. |
| Like-for-like | Same diameter, height, finish and fixing, so the line looks unchanged. |
| Matched finishes | RAL powder coat, stainless grade and finish, or heritage paint schemes matched to the existing line. |
What affects the quote
When we price replacement bollards in Derry/Londonderry, these make the biggest difference:
- Upgrades that need larger foundations
- Matching special finishes, castings or discontinued products
- Making safe before the replacement
Keeping them working
A single impact on a rarely struck post is bad luck; repeated strikes in the same spot point to a layout problem, such as a tight turn or a missing wheel stop, that a stronger bollard alone will not solve. Treat new posts as part of your routine inspections: check for lean, chips and faded bands.
If posts in Derry/Londonderry are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about replacement bollards in Derry/Londonderry
Which parts of Derry/Londonderry do you cover for replacement bollards?
We cover all of Derry/Londonderry (BT48 and BT47) and the rest of Derry City and Strabane. We also work in Strabane and Limavady.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Derry/Londonderry?
Kerbside work in Derry/Londonderry 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.
What's a typical price for replacement bollards in Derry/Londonderry?
In Derry/Londonderry, 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.
What happens to the old bollard?
It is taken away with the broken-out concrete. Steel and iron are recycled where possible. Original heritage bollards can be returned to you if you want to keep them.