Derry City and Strabane · Northern Ireland
Cast iron and heritage bollards in Strabane
Cast iron bollards supplied and fitted in Strabane, Derry City and Strabane: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageStrabane cast iron bollards
We supply and fit cast iron bollards throughout Strabane, typically for sites such as local parades, small industrial units and community buildings. Heritage bollards are often fitted over a steel or concrete core to add strength without changing their appearance.
We cover the BT82 postcode district in Strabane. Nearby, we also work in Derry/Londonderry (13.6 miles) and Omagh (16.9 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Strabane 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
- BT82
- 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
- Derry/Londonderry (13.6 mi), Omagh (16.9 mi)
Typical cast iron bollards jobs in Strabane
Common uses in a place like Strabane:
- Heritage-style covers over modern steel or tested cores
- Period residential streets and mews
- Conservation areas and historic town centres
Guide prices for Strabane
| 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.
Before we dig in Strabane
In Strabane, as everywhere in Northern Ireland, public roads and footways are looked after by DfI Roads rather than the council. If a post would sit on adopted footway, that consent comes first; private forecourts and car parks are a matter for the owner.
If your site in Strabane is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Derry City and Strabane District Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Historic streets were built in layers: modern services sit over older drains, coal holes and sometimes vaults, and the paving may be natural stone on a lime or sand bed rather than concrete. 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.
- Avoid chains between posts on pedestrian routes, which can trip blind and partially sighted people.
- On public highway, agree positions and specification with DfI Roads.
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 |
|---|---|
| Paint finishes | Primed and painted, commonly black, with traditional highlights in gold or white on bands and crests where appropriate. |
| Traditional patterns | Cannon, fluted Doric, ball-top, Victorian and Georgian styles, and crest panels for estates or boroughs. |
| Ductile iron | Same patterns with much greater toughness; bends before it breaks. The usual choice for new posts on trafficked streets. |
What affects the quote
Our Northern Ireland guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Strabane firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Steel cores, concrete fill or tested cores beneath covers
- Resetting or repairing original bollards
- Grey iron, ductile iron or cast aluminium
Looking after them
Cast iron lasts well if its paint is kept intact. 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.
For damaged or loose posts in Strabane, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Common questions
Which parts of Strabane do you cover for cast iron bollards?
We cover all of Strabane (BT82) and the rest of Derry City and Strabane. We also work in Derry/Londonderry and Omagh.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Strabane?
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 Strabane need its agreement before anything is dug. Posts on your own land do not.
What's a typical price for cast iron bollards in Strabane?
In Strabane, 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 an old cast iron bollard be repaired?
Usually, if it is tilted, loose or has damaged paint: it can be lifted, cleaned, reset on a new foundation and repainted. Cracked grey iron is harder to repair and may need specialist work or a matching replacement.