Mid Ulster · Northern Ireland
Cast iron and heritage bollards in Dungannon
Cast iron bollards supplied and fitted in Dungannon, Mid Ulster: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageCast iron bollards in Dungannon
From schools, community car parks and high street shopfronts, Dungannon has plenty of places where cast iron bollards earn their keep. Traditional cast and ductile iron bollards for conservation areas, period streets and historic estates, installed and reset.
Coverage in Dungannon takes in the BT71 and BT70 postcode districts. We also cover neighbouring Cookstown (9.7 miles), Armagh (11.3 miles), Portadown (14.1 miles) and Craigavon (15.8 miles) — distances are straight-line. Belfast is around 34 miles away.
Local details
- Area
- Mid Ulster, Northern Ireland
- Roads authority
- the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads)
- Planning authority
- Mid Ulster District Council
- Postcodes
- BT71 and BT70
- 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
What cast iron bollards cost in Dungannon
| 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 Dungannon
Around Dungannon, cast iron bollards usually solve one of these:
- Heritage-style covers over modern steel or tested cores
- Conservation areas and historic town centres
- Streets and squares around listed buildings
What we check first in Dungannon
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 Dungannon need its agreement before anything is dug. Posts on your own land do not.
Many private-land installations in Dungannon 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 Mid Ulster District Council before posts go in.
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. Original stone flags and setts are reused wherever possible, because new stone rarely matches weathered material.
- Avoid chains between posts on pedestrian routes, which can trip blind and partially sighted people.
- Agree contrasting paint details with the conservation officer so posts remain visible to partially sighted people, in line with Inclusive Mobility guidance.
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.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Grey cast iron | Traditional material with crisp detail and good corrosion resistance. Brittle under heavy impact, so suited to low-risk positions. |
| Ductile iron | Same patterns with much greater toughness; bends before it breaks. The usual choice for new posts on trafficked streets. |
| Steel cores and covers | Cast covers over root-fixed steel or crash-tested cores for strength without changing the look. |
Pricing cast iron bollards in Dungannon
When we price cast iron bollards in Dungannon, these make the biggest difference:
- Grey iron, ductile iron or cast aluminium
- Lifting and relaying natural stone paving
- Pattern complexity and whether a special casting is needed
After installation
Inspect annually for chips, rust spots and cracks, particularly at the base where water and grit collect. 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 Dungannon, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Cast iron bollards in Dungannon: FAQs
Which parts of Dungannon do you cover for cast iron bollards?
We cover all of Dungannon (BT71 and BT70) and the rest of Mid Ulster. We also work in Cookstown, Armagh and Portadown.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Dungannon?
Kerbside work in Dungannon 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 cast iron bollards in Dungannon?
In Dungannon, 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.
Do we need consent for bollards in a conservation area?
Possibly. Consent requirements depend on where the bollards go, who installs them and whether nearby buildings are listed. Ask the local planning authority or conservation officer before ordering.
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.