Ards and North Down · Northern Ireland
Cast iron and heritage bollards in Bangor, Ards and North Down
Planning cast iron bollards in Bangor, Ards and North Down? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageBangor, Ards and North Down cast iron bollards
Heritage bollards are often fitted over a steel or concrete core to add strength without changing their appearance. In Bangor, Ards and North Down, that tends to mean sites such as high street shopfronts, schools and community buildings.
We cover every part of Bangor, Ards and North Down in the BT20, BT19 and BT21 postcode districts. Nearby, we also work in Newtownards (4.8 miles), Holywood (6.4 miles), Dundonald (7 miles) and Belfast (11.2 miles), measured as the crow flies. 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 £435–£1,645 per bollard + VAT (£515–£1,945 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £725
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Newtownards (4.8 mi), Holywood (6.4 mi), Dundonald (7 mi), Belfast (11.2 mi)
What cast iron bollards cost in Bangor, Ards and North Down
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £435–£955 + VAT · £515–£1,145 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £805–£1,295 + VAT · £965–£1,545 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £1,195–£1,645 + VAT · £1,445–£1,945 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; -2% for Northern Ireland. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Where cast iron bollards go in around Bangor, Ards and North Down
Around Bangor, Ards and North Down, cast iron bollards usually solve one of these:
- Resetting original bollards that have tilted or worked loose
- Streets and squares around listed buildings
- Cathedral closes, college courts and historic estates
Consents, ground and services 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.
If your site in Bangor, Ards and North Down is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Ards and North Down Borough Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Original stone flags and setts are reused wherever possible, because new stone rarely matches weathered material. Reinstatement follows the original laying pattern and joint style, and on lime-bedded paving uses compatible materials so new work does not crack old stones around it.
- Agree contrasting paint details with the conservation officer so posts remain visible to partially sighted people, in line with Inclusive Mobility guidance.
- On public highway, agree positions and specification with DfI Roads.
From survey to handover
Record what is there
The free site survey records existing bollards, their pattern, spacing, height and condition, and the paving they sit in. You receive a fixed written quote covering new castings, resets and reinstatement.
Agree pattern and approvals
We source a matching pattern or close equivalent and, where needed, provide details for the conservation officer or planning authority before ordering.
Relay and finish
Stone is relaid in its original pattern with suitable mortar, and the bollard is painted or touched up after fixing.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Contrast details | Painted bands or contrasting caps agreed with the conservation officer so posts are visible to partially sighted people. |
| Paint finishes | Primed and painted, commonly black, with traditional highlights in gold or white on bands and crests where appropriate. |
| Cast aluminium | Lighter and easier to handle, with traditional patterns, but less robust and not always accepted in sensitive settings. |
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:
- Grey iron, ductile iron or cast aluminium
- Resetting or repairing original bollards
- Pattern complexity and whether a special casting is needed
Looking after them
Grey iron that has been struck should be checked closely for hairline cracks, which can spread with frost. Touch up damaged paint promptly and repaint fully when the finish has dulled or worn through.
If posts in Bangor, Ards and North Down are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Which parts of Bangor, Ards and North Down do you cover for cast iron bollards?
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 cast iron 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.
How much do cast iron bollards cost in Bangor, Ards and North Down?
In Bangor, Ards and North Down, typically £435–£1,645 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£515–£1,945 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £725 plus VAT, using our Northern Ireland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Can heritage bollards give real vehicle protection?
On their own, untested cast bollards cannot be relied on for security. Where protection is needed, heritage covers designed for crash-tested cores give the traditional look over a tested product.
Grey cast iron or ductile iron for new heritage bollards?
Ductile iron for any position that vehicles might strike, because it bends rather than shatters. Grey cast iron suits low-risk positions or matching existing grey iron posts exactly. Both take the same traditional patterns.