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Crash-rated bollard installation in Conwy
Crash-rated bollards for sites across Conwy: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageCrash-rated bollards in Conwy
Installation of impact-tested HVM bollards rated to ISO 22343-1 (or the superseded, still-accepted PAS 68 / IWA 14-1) on the tested foundation. We cover Conwy — Colwyn Bay, Llandudno and Abergele.
Highway authorities for local roads in Conwy: Conwy County Borough Council.
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Guide prices in Conwy
| 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.
Highway and planning authorities in Conwy
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Colwyn Bay | Conwy County Borough Council | Conwy County Borough Council |
| Llandudno | Conwy County Borough Council | Conwy County Borough Council |
| Abergele | Conwy County Borough Council | Conwy County Borough Council |
Rules for crash-rated 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. Crash ratings (ISO 22343-1, or the superseded but still accepted PAS 68 and IWA 14-1) only hold when the product is installed to its tested foundation.
Details and sources: bollard rules in Wales.
How installation works
Start from the specification
We work from the specification issued by your security adviser or the manufacturer: product, rating, positions and foundation drawing. If no specification exists yet, we can put you in touch with the manufacturer's technical team, but we do not set the threat level ourselves.
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.
Cure, protect and reinstate
The posts are protected while the concrete gains strength, and the surface is reinstated to match. The line should not be treated as fully effective until the specified curing period has passed.
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.
Crash-rated bollards in Conwy: FAQs
Do you cover all of Conwy for crash-rated bollards?
Yes — including Colwyn Bay, Llandudno and Abergele. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do crash-rated bollards cost in Conwy?
In Conwy, 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.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Conwy?
For local roads, Conwy County Borough Council; the Welsh Government covers trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the authority's written agreement.
When can we rely on the new bollards?
Only once the concrete has reached the strength set in the specification. The posts are physically in place as soon as the pour is finished, but the rated performance depends on the foundation, and full design strength is commonly taken at around 28 days. Your adviser may arrange temporary measures to cover the gap.
Why can't the foundation be adjusted to suit our ground?
Because the rating belongs to the bollard and foundation as tested together. Making the hole shallower, narrower or lighter on steel changes how the system behaves on impact. If site conditions force a change, the manufacturer has to approve it in writing, and some changes mean choosing a different product such as a shallow-mount system.