Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon · Northern Ireland
Flexible bollard installation in Craigavon
Planning flexible bollards in Craigavon? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageFlexible bollards in Craigavon
Flexible bollards suit plenty of Craigavon sites, community car parks, local parades and schools among them. Flexible bollards are traffic management products, not barriers, and will not stop a vehicle that is driven at them.
Coverage in Craigavon takes in the BT64, BT65, BT66 and BT67 postcode districts. Nearby, we also work in Portadown (2.8 miles), Banbridge (7.9 miles), Armagh (13.1 miles) and Lisburn (15.1 miles), measured as the crow flies. Belfast is around 21 miles away.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Northern Ireland
- Roads authority
- the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads)
- Planning authority
- Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
- Postcodes
- BT64, BT65, BT66 and BT67
- Guide price
- Typically £195–£585 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £435
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Typical flexible bollards jobs in Craigavon
Typical reasons Craigavon sites choose flexible bollards:
- Lane separation at car park entrances and exits
- Marking pedestrian routes inside multi-storey car parks
- Drive-thru lanes and fuel forecourts
Craigavon: typical flexible bollard prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £195–£355 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £305–£475 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £425–£585 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and fixed; -2% for Northern Ireland. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Permissions and groundwork in Craigavon
In Craigavon, as everywhere in Northern Ireland, public roads and footways are looked after by DfI Roads rather than the council. If a post would sit on adopted footway, that consent comes first; private forecourts and car parks are a matter for the owner.
If your site in Craigavon is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
On tarmac, a small concrete pad or a socket base cast in concrete is the reliable option. Where posts go in a line across a drainage fall, positions avoid channels and gullies.
- On public highway, including cycle lane segregation, DfI Roads' agreement and specification are needed.
- Do not use flexible bollards where a physical barrier is needed to protect people or buildings; they guide rather than stop.
From survey to handover
Survey traffic movements
The free site survey looks at vehicle sizes, turning paths and where drivers currently clip posts or kerbs. You receive a fixed written quote with post type and fixing.
Check the surface
Slabs and decks are checked for thickness, reinforcement and waterproofing before drilling. Weak tarmac may need a concrete pad or socket base.
Set out the line
Posts are set out to guide vehicles along the intended path, with spacing that reads as a line to drivers.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Colours and reflective sleeves | Yellow, black, red, white or orange, with reflective sleeves for visibility in low light. |
| Polyurethane posts | Flex along their length and return to shape. Gentle on vehicles and common in car parks and on forecourts. |
| Bolt-down or socket bases | Bolt-down for existing slabs; socket bases allow posts to be replaced without new fixings. |
What affects the quote
Our Northern Ireland guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Craigavon firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Polymer posts or sprung-base bollards
- Number of posts and length of line
- Deck scanning and restrictions on drilling
Looking after them
After resurfacing or line repainting, check that the bases were not disturbed or painted over, and that posts still line up with the new markings. Keep a few spare posts on site where knocks are frequent, so a damaged one can be swapped before the line develops a gap.
If posts in Craigavon are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about flexible bollards in Craigavon
Which parts of Craigavon do you cover for flexible bollards?
We cover all of Craigavon (BT64, BT65, BT66 and BT67) and the rest of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon. We also work in Portadown, Banbridge and Armagh.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Craigavon?
Across Northern Ireland the Department for Infrastructure's DfI Roads is the roads authority, so flexible bollards on a public footway or road in Craigavon need its agreement before anything is dug. Posts on your own land do not.
How much do flexible bollards cost in Craigavon?
In Craigavon, typically £195–£585 per bollard, supplied and fixed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £435 plus VAT, using our Northern Ireland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Do flexible bollards damage vehicles?
Typically very little in a low-speed knock, which is a large part of their appeal. They may leave a scuff on paintwork. A rigid post in the same position would usually dent the vehicle and bend itself.
How many times can a flexible bollard be hit?
Many times in normal use, as long as the impacts are the low-speed bumps it is designed for. A heavy vehicle running right over it, or a high-speed strike, can tear it. Manufacturers give guidance for their products.
Flexible bollards in nearby towns
- Portadown (2.8 mi)
- Banbridge (7.9 mi)
- Armagh (13.1 mi)
- Lisburn (15.1 mi)
- Dungannon (15.8 mi)
- Newry (18.7 mi)