Mid Ulster · Northern Ireland
Flexible bollard installation in Dungannon
Flexible bollards for sites across Dungannon and the rest of Mid Ulster, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageAbout flexible bollards in Dungannon
Flexible bollards suit plenty of Dungannon sites, filling-station forecourts, high street shopfronts and small industrial units among them. Flexible bollards are traffic management products, not barriers, and will not stop a vehicle that is driven at them.
Coverage in Dungannon takes in the BT71 and BT70 postcode districts. Jobs in Dungannon can be combined with work in Cookstown (9.7 miles), Armagh (11.3 miles), Portadown (14.1 miles) and Craigavon (15.8 miles) (straight-line distances). Belfast is around 34 miles away.
Local details
- Area
- Mid Ulster, Northern Ireland
- Roads authority
- the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads)
- Planning authority
- Mid Ulster District Council
- Postcodes
- BT71 and BT70
- Guide price
- Typically £195–£585 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £435
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Flexible bollards in Dungannon: common uses
Common uses in a place like Dungannon:
- Approaches to barriers, pay stations and ticket machines
- Temporary or trial layouts before permanent kerbs
- Lane separation at car park entrances and exits
What flexible bollards cost in Dungannon
| 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.
Before we dig in Dungannon
In Dungannon, 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 Dungannon is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Mid Ulster District Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Where posts go in a line across a drainage fall, positions avoid channels and gullies. Multi-storey and rooftop decks are a special case: slabs may be post-tensioned or carry waterproofing and heating, so drilling depth and positions are agreed with the building owner and scanned first.
- Do not use flexible bollards where a physical barrier is needed to protect people or buildings; they guide rather than stop.
- On public highway, including cycle lane segregation, DfI Roads' agreement and specification are needed.
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.
Set out the line
Posts are set out to guide vehicles along the intended path, with spacing that reads as a line to drivers.
Fix the bases
Holes are drilled and cleaned, resin anchors or bolts are set and the bases fixed and torqued once cured. Socket bases are set flush in concrete.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sprung-base bollards | A rigid post on a heavy spring or elastomer base that tilts and returns. Looks like a conventional bollard. |
| Low-profile deck bases | Shallow fixings for multi-storey decks where deep drilling is not permitted. |
| Bolt-down or socket bases | Bolt-down for existing slabs; socket bases allow posts to be replaced without new fixings. |
What affects the quote
Two Dungannon jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Surface condition and need for concrete pads
- Bolt-down or socket base
- Polymer posts or sprung-base bollards
Looking after them
Check flexible bollards for splits, permanent bends and loose bases, and tighten or replace fixings that have worked loose. Keep a few spare posts on site where knocks are frequent, so a damaged one can be swapped before the line develops a gap.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Dungannon.
Common questions
Which parts of Dungannon do you cover for flexible bollards?
We cover all of Dungannon (BT71 and BT70) and the rest of Mid Ulster. We also work in Cookstown, Armagh and Portadown.
Do I need consent for flexible bollards on a public footway in Dungannon?
Kerbside work in Dungannon is a DfI Roads question: the Department for Infrastructure is the roads authority for Northern Ireland, and its permission is needed for anything placed in the public road or footway.
How much do flexible bollards cost in Dungannon?
In Dungannon, 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.
Will a flexible bollard stop a car?
No. It is designed to bend and recover, so a car can push past it. It marks the line and discourages drivers from crossing it. Where a vehicle must be physically stopped, use a rigid bollard.
Do flexible bollards work in cold weather?
They do, but polymers become stiffer in cold conditions and recover more slowly after a knock. Sprung-base designs are less affected. Neither type is damaged by normal UK winter temperatures.