Causeway Coast and Glens · Northern Ireland
Concrete bollard installation in Coleraine
Concrete bollards supplied and fitted in Coleraine, Causeway Coast and Glens: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageConcrete bollards in Coleraine
From community car parks, schools and small industrial units, Coleraine has plenty of places where concrete bollards earn their keep. Precast concrete and reconstituted stone bollards for public realm, parks, boundaries and estates, dowelled or bedded in place.
Coverage in Coleraine takes in the BT52, BT55, BT56 and BT51 postcode districts. We also cover neighbouring Limavady (12.6 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Coleraine at a glance
- Area
- Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland
- Roads authority
- the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads)
- Planning authority
- Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
- Postcodes
- BT52, BT55, BT56 and BT51
- Guide price
- Typically £175–£585 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £575
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Limavady (12.6 mi)
Guide prices for Coleraine
| 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.
Typical concrete bollards jobs in Coleraine
Typical reasons Coleraine sites choose concrete bollards:
- Town centre squares and pedestrianised streets
- Park entrances and greens where vehicles should not drive
- Retail parks and landscaped car parks
Before we dig in Coleraine
Kerbside work in Coleraine 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.
Many private-land installations in Coleraine 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 Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council before posts go in.
Park and verge locations often have tree roots nearby, which need protecting and can push bollards over time if set too close. Services under footways are traced before excavation.
- Plan lifts with an exclusion zone and suitable lifting equipment, and record the method for the site.
- Do not present untested concrete bollards as crash-rated protection.
How the job runs
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.
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.
Reinstate and clean
Paving is made good around each base and the bollards are cleaned of mortar and handling marks.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dowel-fixed or root-set | Dowels grouted into a foundation for most installations; root-set posts buried in the ground on softer sites. |
| Reflective and contrasting details | Inset reflective bands, contrasting tops or rings for visibility to drivers and partially sighted pedestrians. |
| Surface finishes | Smooth, exposed aggregate, acid-etched or shot-blasted, chosen to suit paving and resist visible weathering. |
Pricing concrete bollards in Coleraine
When we price concrete bollards in Coleraine, these make the biggest difference:
- Precast concrete or reconstituted stone
- Size, shape and surface finish
- Number of bollards
Keeping them working
Small chips can be repaired with a colour-matched mortar, but a bollard that has cracked through or sheared at the dowel needs replacing. 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.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Coleraine.
Common questions
Can you install concrete bollards anywhere in Coleraine?
We cover all of Coleraine (BT52, BT55, BT56 and BT51) and the rest of Causeway Coast and Glens. We also work in Limavady.
Do I need consent for concrete bollards on a public footway in Coleraine?
Kerbside work in Coleraine 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 concrete bollards in Coleraine?
In Coleraine, 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.
Are concrete bollards anti-ram?
Only if that specific product has been crash-tested. Weight alone does not make a bollard crash-rated, and an untested concrete post can crack or shear when hit hard. Tested concrete-clad products exist for security use.
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.