Causeway Coast and Glens · Northern Ireland
Cast iron and heritage bollards in Coleraine
Cast iron bollards supplied and fitted in Coleraine, Causeway Coast and Glens: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageColeraine cast iron bollards
Whether it's local parades, small industrial units and community buildings, cast iron bollards in Coleraine are planned around who needs to get through and who doesn't. Traditional grey cast iron is hard but brittle, while modern ductile iron castings are tougher and bend before they break.
Coverage in Coleraine takes in the BT52, BT55, BT56 and BT51 postcode districts. We also cover neighbouring Limavady (12.6 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Coleraine at a glance
- Area
- Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland
- Roads authority
- the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads)
- Planning authority
- Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
- Postcodes
- BT52, BT55, BT56 and BT51
- 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
- Limavady (12.6 mi)
Coleraine: typical cast iron bollard prices
| 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.
Typical cast iron bollards jobs in Coleraine
Around Coleraine, cast iron bollards usually solve one of these:
- Cathedral closes, college courts and historic estates
- Period residential streets and mews
- Streets and squares around listed buildings
What we check first in Coleraine
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 Coleraine need its agreement before anything is dug. Posts on your own land do not.
Many private-land installations in Coleraine need no planning application, but the rules don't clearly cover bollards, so listed buildings, conservation areas and prominent frontages are worth raising with the planning team at Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council before posts go in.
Excavation is by hand, positions are checked against service records and scanning, and anything unexpected is recorded rather than broken through. Original stone flags and setts are reused wherever possible, because new stone rarely matches weathered material.
- Agree contrasting paint details with the conservation officer so posts remain visible to partially sighted people, in line with Inclusive Mobility guidance.
- Avoid chains between posts on pedestrian routes, which can trip blind and partially sighted people.
What happens on site
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.
Lift paving carefully
Natural stone flags, setts and kerbs are lifted by hand, numbered where needed and stored for relaying.
Relay and finish
Stone is relaid in its original pattern with suitable mortar, and the bollard is painted or touched up after fixing.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Steel cores and covers | Cast covers over root-fixed steel or crash-tested cores for strength without changing the look. |
| Traditional patterns | Cannon, fluted Doric, ball-top, Victorian and Georgian styles, and crest panels for estates or boroughs. |
| Grey cast iron | Traditional material with crisp detail and good corrosion resistance. Brittle under heavy impact, so suited to low-risk positions. |
What affects the quote
Our Northern Ireland guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Coleraine firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Lifting and relaying natural stone paving
- Resetting or repairing original bollards
- Painting, highlights and crest details
Keeping them working
Keep a record of patterns and suppliers so that future replacements match; some patterns are made in small runs and can take time to source. Grey iron that has been struck should be checked closely for hairline cracks, which can spread with frost.
For damaged or loose posts in Coleraine, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Common questions
Can you install cast iron bollards anywhere in Coleraine?
We cover all of Coleraine (BT52, BT55, BT56 and BT51) and the rest of Causeway Coast and Glens. We also work in Limavady.
Do I need consent for cast iron bollards on a public footway in Coleraine?
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 Coleraine need its agreement before anything is dug. Posts on your own land do not.
What's a typical price for cast iron bollards in Coleraine?
In Coleraine, 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.
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.
Can you match the old bollards on our street?
Often, yes. Many traditional patterns are still cast, and close equivalents exist for others. For rare patterns, a casting can sometimes be made from an existing post, though that takes longer.