Derry City and Strabane · Northern Ireland
Concrete bollard installation in Strabane
Concrete bollards supplied and fitted in Strabane, Derry City and Strabane: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageStrabane concrete bollards
Concrete bollards suit plenty of Strabane sites, high street shopfronts, local parades and filling-station forecourts among them. Finishes range from plain grey concrete to exposed aggregate and stone-effect surfaces that suit civic and landscaped settings.
We cover the BT82 postcode district in Strabane. Nearby, we also work in Derry/Londonderry (13.6 miles) and Omagh (16.9 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Local details
- Area
- Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland
- Roads authority
- the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads)
- Planning authority
- Derry City and Strabane District Council
- Postcodes
- BT82
- Guide price
- Typically £175–£585 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £575
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Derry/Londonderry (13.6 mi), Omagh (16.9 mi)
Where concrete bollards go in around Strabane
Around Strabane, concrete bollards usually solve one of these:
- School, library and civic building forecourts
- Park entrances and greens where vehicles should not drive
- Rural and coastal sites where steel would corrode
Concrete bollard prices in Strabane
| 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 Strabane
Across Northern Ireland the Department for Infrastructure's DfI Roads is the roads authority, so concrete bollards on a public footway or road in Strabane need its agreement before anything is dug. Posts on your own land do not.
Planning in Northern Ireland sits with the councils, so for a listed building or conservation area in Strabane the planning team at Derry City and Strabane District Council is the one to ask before posts go in.
Each post sits on a concrete base on firm ground, and on soft verges or made ground the base is deepened or widened to suit. Park and verge locations often have tree roots nearby, which need protecting and can push bollards over time if set too close.
- Keep clear gaps of typically at least 1,000–1,200 mm where pedestrians pass, checking against Inclusive Mobility guidance.
- Use contrasting colours or bands so grey bollards stand out against grey paving.
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.
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.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Precast concrete | Grey or coloured concrete in round, square, tapered or domed shapes, the economical public realm option. |
| 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. |
Pricing concrete bollards in Strabane
When we price concrete bollards in Strabane, these make the biggest difference:
- Size, shape and surface finish
- Foundation depth and ground conditions
- Precast concrete or reconstituted stone
After installation
In areas salted heavily in winter, check for surface spalling. If a line is regularly struck by vehicles, consider whether steel cores, a tested product or a different layout would suit better.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Strabane.
Common questions
Do you install concrete bollards in Strabane?
We cover all of Strabane (BT82) and the rest of Derry City and Strabane. We also work in Derry/Londonderry and Omagh.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Strabane?
Across Northern Ireland the Department for Infrastructure's DfI Roads is the roads authority, so concrete bollards on a public footway or road in Strabane need its agreement before anything is dug. Posts on your own land do not.
How much do concrete bollards cost in Strabane?
In Strabane, 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.
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.