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Concrete bollard installation in Cardiff
Concrete bollards for sites across Cardiff: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageConcrete bollards in Cardiff
Across Cardiff, typical sites for concrete bollards include pedestrianised streets, university campuses and distribution parks. Precast concrete and reconstituted stone bollards for public realm, parks, boundaries and estates, dowelled or bedded in place.
Highway authorities for local roads in Cardiff: Cardiff Council.
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Guide prices in Cardiff
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £165–£345 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £295–£465 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £415–£575 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; -3% for Wales. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Local authorities across Cardiff
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | Cardiff Council | Cardiff Council |
| Thornhill | Cardiff Council | Cardiff Council |
Rules for concrete bollards in Wales
Bollards on adopted highway are a matter for the highway authority under the Highways Act 1980, so they need its written agreement. 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 Wales.
How installation works
Survey and choose
A free site survey looks at the setting, ground, delivery access and where a lifting vehicle can stand. You receive a fixed written quote with the product, finish and fixing.
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.
Reinstate and clean
Paving is made good around each base and the bollards are cleaned of mortar and handling marks.
Concrete bollards in Cardiff: FAQs
Do you cover all of Cardiff for concrete bollards?
Yes — including Cardiff and Thornhill. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do concrete bollards cost in Cardiff?
In Cardiff, typically £165–£575 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £575 plus VAT, using our Wales guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Cardiff?
For local roads, Cardiff Council; the Welsh Government covers trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the authority's written agreement.
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.
How heavy are concrete bollards?
Often well over a hundred kilograms each, and larger designs several times that. The exact weight depends on size and shape. It means they are delivered and set using lifting equipment rather than by hand.