Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon · Northern Ireland
Concrete bollard installation in Craigavon
Local installation of concrete bollards in Craigavon — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageAbout concrete bollards in Craigavon
Whether it's schools, community buildings and local parades, concrete bollards in Craigavon are planned around who needs to get through and who doesn't. Finishes range from plain grey concrete to exposed aggregate and stone-effect surfaces that suit civic and landscaped settings.
We cover the BT64, BT65, BT66 and BT67 postcode districts in Craigavon. We also cover neighbouring Portadown (2.8 miles), Banbridge (7.9 miles), Armagh (13.1 miles) and Lisburn (15.1 miles) — distances are straight-line. Belfast is around 21 miles away.
Local details
- Area
- Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Northern Ireland
- Roads authority
- the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads)
- Planning authority
- Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
- Postcodes
- BT64, BT65, BT66 and BT67
- Guide price
- Typically £175–£585 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £575
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Where concrete bollards go in around Craigavon
Around Craigavon, concrete bollards usually solve one of these:
- Park entrances and greens where vehicles should not drive
- Housing estates and communal areas
- Retail parks and landscaped car parks
Concrete bollard prices in Craigavon
| 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.
Permissions and groundwork in Craigavon
In Craigavon, 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 Craigavon is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Services under footways are traced before excavation. Park and verge locations often have tree roots nearby, which need protecting and can push bollards over time if set too close.
- Do not present untested concrete bollards as crash-rated protection.
- Plan lifts with an exclusion zone and suitable lifting equipment, and record the method for the site.
How the job runs
Set the bollards
Each bollard is lowered onto a mortar bed with its dowel grouted in, checked plumb and aligned with its neighbours.
Reinstate and clean
Paving is made good around each base and the bollards are cleaned of mortar and handling marks.
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.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Precast concrete | Grey or coloured concrete in round, square, tapered or domed shapes, the economical public realm option. |
| Surface finishes | Smooth, exposed aggregate, acid-etched or shot-blasted, chosen to suit paving and resist visible weathering. |
| Reflective and contrasting details | Inset reflective bands, contrasting tops or rings for visibility to drivers and partially sighted pedestrians. |
Pricing concrete bollards in Craigavon
Two Craigavon jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Number of bollards
- Foundation depth and ground conditions
- Precast concrete or reconstituted stone
Looking after them
If a line is regularly struck by vehicles, consider whether steel cores, a tested product or a different layout would suit better. Keep a note of the product name, finish and supplier, because matching a single damaged bollard years later is much easier when the original specification is known.
If posts in Craigavon are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Concrete bollards in Craigavon: FAQs
Can you install concrete bollards anywhere in Craigavon?
We cover all of Craigavon (BT64, BT65, BT66 and BT67) and the rest of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon. We also work in Portadown, Banbridge and Armagh.
Do I need consent for concrete bollards on a public footway in Craigavon?
In Craigavon, 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.
How much do concrete bollards cost in Craigavon?
In Craigavon, 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.
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.
Can concrete bollards be moved later?
Yes, though it takes lifting equipment. Dowel-fixed bollards can be lifted off once the grout is broken out, and the foundation removed or reused. Plan for it if you think the layout may change.
Concrete bollards near Craigavon
- Portadown (2.8 mi)
- Banbridge (7.9 mi)
- Armagh (13.1 mi)
- Lisburn (15.1 mi)
- Dungannon (15.8 mi)
- Newry (18.7 mi)