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Crash-rated bollard installation in Mid and East Antrim
Crash-rated bollards for sites across Mid and East Antrim: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageCrash-rated bollards in Mid and East Antrim
Installation of impact-tested HVM bollards rated to ISO 22343-1 (or the superseded, still-accepted PAS 68 / IWA 14-1) on the tested foundation.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 Mid and East Antrim — Carrickfergus, Ballymena and Larne.
Across Northern Ireland, DfI Roads (the Department for Infrastructure) is the roads authority for public roads and footways; councils handle planning.
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Guide prices in Mid and East Antrim
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £1,945–£5,245 + VAT | Rated for a 7.5 t vehicle at 30 mph (48 km/h), tested foundation |
| Upgraded | £4,295–£7,595 + VAT | Rated for 7.5 t at 40 mph (64 km/h), tested foundation |
| Premium | £6,645–£9,795 + 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; -2% for Northern Ireland. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Who looks after the roads in Mid and East Antrim
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Carrickfergus | the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads) | Mid and East Antrim Borough Council |
| Ballymena | the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads) | Mid and East Antrim Borough Council |
| Larne | the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads) | Mid and East Antrim Borough Council |
Rules for crash-rated bollards in Northern Ireland
Bollards on public footways and roads need DfI Roads consent under the Roads (NI) Order 1993; councils deal with planning. 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 Crash ratings (ISO 22343-1, or the superseded but still accepted PAS 68 and IWA 14-1) only hold when the product is installed to its tested foundation.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 Northern Ireland.
How installation works
Free site survey and ground checks
A free site survey looks at access, surfaces and likely services, followed by utility searches, radar scanning and trial holes where needed. You then receive a fixed written quote based on what the survey found.
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.
Crash-rated bollards in Mid and East Antrim: FAQs
Do you cover all of Mid and East Antrim for crash-rated bollards?
Yes — including Carrickfergus, Ballymena and Larne. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do crash-rated bollards cost in Mid and East Antrim?
In Mid and East Antrim, typically £1,945–£9,795 per bollard, supplied and installed on a standard tested foundation, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £3,895 plus VAT, using our Northern Ireland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Mid and East Antrim?
DfI Roads (the Department for Infrastructure) is the roads authority for public roads and footways throughout Northern Ireland; councils handle planning.
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.
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.