Caerphilly · Wales
Crash-rated bollard installation in Bargoed
Crash-rated bollards for sites across Bargoed and the rest of Caerphilly, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageAbout crash-rated bollards in Bargoed
Installation of impact-tested HVM bollards rated to ISO 22343-1 (or the superseded, still-accepted PAS 68 / IWA 14-1) on the tested foundation. In Bargoed, that tends to mean sites such as community car parks, schools and filling-station forecourts.
We cover Bargoed's CF81 and NP24 postcode districts, including places such as Pontlottyn, Deri, Fochriw and New Tredegar. Nearby, we also work in Blackwood (1.5 miles), Treharris (3.4 miles), Abercarn (4.9 miles) and Abertillery (5.3 miles), measured as the crow flies. Cardiff is around 14 miles away.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Caerphilly, Wales
- Highway authority
- Caerphilly County Borough Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Caerphilly County Borough Council
- Postcodes
- CF81 and NP24
- Guide price
- Typically £1,945–£9,695 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £3,895
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Blackwood (1.5 mi), Treharris (3.4 mi), Abercarn (4.9 mi), Abertillery (5.3 mi)
Guide prices for Bargoed
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £1,945–£5,195 + VAT | Rated for a 7.5 t vehicle at 30 mph (48 km/h), tested foundation |
| Upgraded | £4,245–£7,545 + VAT | Rated for 7.5 t at 40 mph (64 km/h), tested foundation |
| Premium | £6,595–£9,695 + VAT | Rated for 7.5 t at 50 mph (80 km/h), or a specialist foundation |
Per bollard, supplied and installed on a standard tested foundation; -3% for Wales. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Typical crash-rated bollards jobs in Bargoed
Around Bargoed, crash-rated bollards usually solve one of these:
- Glazed frontages on corporate and public buildings
- Stadiums, arenas and event venues with predictable crowd flows
- Data centres, utilities and critical infrastructure perimeters
What we check first in Bargoed
Before digging near the kerb in Bargoed we establish who owns the ground: adopted footways are Caerphilly County Borough Council's responsibility, trunk roads the Welsh Government's, and everything else belongs to the site owner.
Bollards on private land often don't need planning permission, but it depends on the council's view, the height and the location; in a conservation area, next to a listed building or under an Article 4 direction, ask the local planning authority (Caerphilly County Borough Council) first — we flag this at survey.
Utility records, radar scanning and hand-dug trial holes come before any machine work, and service diversions can take longer than the bollard installation itself. Reinstatement matches paving, tactile surfaces and kerbs.
- Confirm who owns the land: works on public highway usually need the highway authority's agreement, and permanent street furniture there may need a licence.
- Agree how emergency vehicles will get through, and refer to guidance on selecting and installing vehicle security barriers such as PAS 69 or ISO 22343-2.
What happens on site
Set out and excavate
Positions are set out to the drawing and excavated to the tested depth and width, with shoring where the ground needs it. Spoil is removed as work progresses.
Fix reinforcement and set the posts
The reinforcement cage is built to the drawing and the bollards are held to line and level in templates. Concrete is poured to the specified grade, with samples taken for testing if the specification calls for them.
Hand over a build record
You receive photographs of the reinforcement and excavation before each pour, concrete delivery tickets, as-built positions and the manufacturer's product certification, ready for your adviser and insurers.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Heights and diameters | Exposed heights are commonly around 800 to 1,000 mm, with core diameters varying by model and rating. Larger diameters are not always needed to achieve a given rating. |
| Deep or standard foundation designs | Deep foundations suit open ground where excavation is unrestricted. Where services or slabs get in the way, shallow-mount tested designs may be a better fit. |
| Decorative covers | Stainless steel, cast or polymer sleeves can be fitted over the steel core to suit a streetscape. Use covers supplied or approved by the manufacturer so the tested product is not altered. |
Pricing crash-rated bollards in Bargoed
Two Bargoed jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Number of posts and whether a linked beam system is needed
- Traffic management, restricted working hours or night work in occupied sites
- Buried services, diversions and ground investigation
Keeping them working
Keep inspection records with the original test certificate so the line's condition can be shown to insurers or a security adviser. Look for cracked surfacing at the base, movement, damaged covers and faded bands.
If posts in Bargoed are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Which parts of Bargoed do you cover for crash-rated bollards?
We cover all of Bargoed (CF81 and NP24) and the rest of Caerphilly. We also work in Blackwood, Treharris and Abercarn.
Do I need consent for crash-rated bollards on a public footway in Bargoed?
Before digging near the kerb in Bargoed we establish who owns the ground: adopted footways are Caerphilly County Borough Council's responsibility, trunk roads the Welsh Government's, and everything else belongs to the site owner.
How much do crash-rated bollards cost in Bargoed?
In Bargoed, typically £1,945–£9,695 per bollard, supplied and installed on a standard tested foundation, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £3,895 plus VAT, using our Wales guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
What happens if a rated bollard is struck?
Make the area safe and have the post assessed before relying on it again. A rated bollard that has absorbed a serious impact is usually replaced, and the manufacturer may need to check the foundation or insert. We can install the replacement to the original tested detail.
What does a crash rating code actually tell me?
It tells you the vehicle used in the test, how fast it was travelling, the angle it hit at and how far it got past the bollard line. Your security adviser compares those figures with the vehicle and speed achievable on your approach. A rating that does not match the site's real risk is either more than you need or not enough.
Crash-rated bollards in nearby towns
- Blackwood (1.5 mi)
- Treharris (3.4 mi)
- Abercarn (4.9 mi)
- Abertillery (5.3 mi)
- Tredegar (6.2 mi)
- Mountain Ash (6.3 mi)