Gwynedd · Wales
Bollard replacement in Caernarfon
Local installation of replacement bollards in Caernarfon — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageCaernarfon replacement bollards
In the town of Caernarfon, replacement bollards tend to go in at schools, local parades and filling-station forecourts. Like-for-like or upgraded replacement of bollards damaged by vehicles, corrosion or wear, matched to the existing line.
We work across LL55, LL56 and LL54 — Caernarfon itself and places including Llanberis, Llanrug, Deiniolen and Bethel. Nearby, we also work in Bangor, Gwynedd (8.3 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Local details
- Area
- Gwynedd, Wales
- Highway authority
- Gwynedd Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Gwynedd Council
- Postcodes
- LL55, LL56 and LL54
- Guide price
- Typically £205–£1,145 per post + VAT (£245–£1,345 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £425
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Bangor, Gwynedd (8.3 mi)
Replacement bollard prices in Caernarfon
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £205–£605 + VAT · £245–£725 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £495–£895 + VAT · £585–£1,045 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £775–£1,145 + VAT · £925–£1,345 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post replaced, old post and footing removed; -3% for Wales. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Common reasons for replacement bollards in Caernarfon
What replacement bollards usually sort out in Caernarfon:
- Corroded steel posts at the end of their life
- Single missing posts in an otherwise sound line
- Crushed sockets and failed telescopic cassettes
What we check first in Caernarfon
In Caernarfon the highway authority for local roads is Gwynedd Council. We confirm whether the ground is adopted highway before quoting, because bollards on a public footway need its agreement first.
Bollards on private land often don't need planning permission, but it depends on the council's view, the height and the location; in a conservation area, next to a listed building or under an Article 4 direction, ask the local planning authority (Gwynedd Council) first — we flag this at survey.
If the old foundation is cracked from the impact, it is removed entirely; if it is sound and suits the new post, reuse can reduce disruption. Removing an old bollard often reveals more concrete than expected, because foundations from different eras vary widely in size.
- Keep gaps and visibility bands in line with Inclusive Mobility guidance when replacing posts on pedestrian routes.
- Where bollards were required by a planning condition, a security plan or a lease, check that any change of type still meets that requirement.
How the job runs
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 |
|---|---|
| Heavier section | Larger diameter, thicker wall or concrete-filled steel where posts keep getting bent. |
| Like-for-like | Same diameter, height, finish and fixing, so the line looks unchanged. |
| Making safe | Removing or capping a dangerous broken stub before the replacement is fitted. |
What moves the price in Caernarfon
Two Caernarfon jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Number of posts and the product chosen
- Making safe before the replacement
- Surface type and reinstatement
Looking after them
Keep a record of the new product, finish and supplier so future replacements match. After replacement, look at why the post failed.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Caernarfon.
Questions about replacement bollards in Caernarfon
Which parts of Caernarfon do you cover for replacement bollards?
We cover all of Caernarfon (LL55, LL56 and LL54) and the rest of Gwynedd. We also work in Bangor, Gwynedd.
Do I need consent for bollards on a public footway in Caernarfon?
Before digging near the kerb in Caernarfon we establish who owns the ground: adopted footways are Gwynedd Council's responsibility, trunk roads the Welsh Government's, and everything else belongs to the site owner.
How much do replacement bollards cost in Caernarfon?
In Caernarfon, typically £205–£1,145 per post replaced, old post and footing removed, plus VAT (£245–£1,345 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £425 plus VAT, using our Wales guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
Can a new bollard reuse the old foundation?
Sometimes, if the old foundation is sound and suits the new post. Foundations cracked by an impact are broken out. Rated bollards always need the manufacturer's tested foundation.