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Concrete bollard installation in Ards and North Down
Concrete bollards for sites across Ards and North Down: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageConcrete bollards in Ards and North Down
Across Ards and North Down, typical sites for concrete bollards include community buildings, filling-station forecourts and schools. Precast concrete and reconstituted stone bollards for public realm, parks, boundaries and estates, dowelled or bedded in place.
Across Northern Ireland, DfI Roads (the Department for Infrastructure) is the roads authority for public roads and footways; councils handle planning.
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Guide prices in Ards and North Down
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £175–£345 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £295–£465 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £415–£585 + 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.
Who looks after the roads in Ards and North Down
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor, Ards and North Down | the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads) | Ards and North Down Borough Council |
| Newtownards | the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads) | Ards and North Down Borough Council |
| Holywood | the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads) | Ards and North Down Borough Council |
Rules for concrete bollards in Northern Ireland
Bollards on public footways and roads need DfI Roads consent under the Roads (NI) Order 1993; councils deal with planning. On private land the owner's agreement is what matters; listed buildings and conservation areas need a word with the planning team first. Accessibility guidance asks for posts at least 1,000 mm high with contrasting tops and no chains between them.
Details and sources: bollard rules in Northern Ireland.
How installation works
Plan lifting
Each bollard's weight is checked, and a lifting method is chosen, such as a vacuum lifter or crane arm, with an exclusion zone set during lifts.
Excavate and cast foundations
Small foundations are excavated, checked for services and cast with a dowel hole or sleeve at the right position and level.
Set the bollards
Each bollard is lowered onto a mortar bed with its dowel grouted in, checked plumb and aligned with its neighbours.
Protect while the grout cures
Bollards are left undisturbed until the grout and foundation have gained strength, with temporary barriers if vehicles use the area. Lines that need to open to traffic quickly can use faster-setting grouts where the product allows.
Concrete bollards in Ards and North Down: FAQs
Do you cover all of Ards and North Down for concrete bollards?
Yes — including Bangor, Ards and North Down, Newtownards and Holywood. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do concrete bollards cost in Ards and North Down?
In Ards and North Down, typically £175–£585 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £575 plus VAT, using our Northern Ireland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Ards and North Down?
DfI Roads (the Department for Infrastructure) is the roads authority for public roads and footways throughout Northern Ireland; councils handle planning.
Can a chipped concrete bollard be repaired?
Small chips and edge damage can be filled with colour-matched mortar. A bollard cracked through or broken at its base needs replacing. Matching finishes is easier if the original product is still made.
Should we use concrete or steel bollards?
Concrete suits landscaped and public spaces where appearance and low maintenance matter and where impacts are rare. Steel suits car parks and yards where knocks are frequent, because it bends rather than shatters. Many schemes use both in different places.