Wales · 3 towns
Lighting bollard installation in Swansea
Lighting bollards for sites across Swansea: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageLighting bollards in Swansea
We supply and install lighting bollards across Swansea, with local pages for 3 towns below. Low-level LED bollard lights for paths, car parks, entrances and gardens, installed with a qualified electrician.
Highway authorities for local roads in Swansea: Swansea Council.
Choose your town in Swansea
Guide prices in Swansea
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £335–£685 + VAT · £395–£815 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £585–£925 + VAT · £695–£1,095 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £825–£1,145 + VAT · £985–£1,345 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, installed with a qualified electrician (supply run extra); -3% for Wales. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Highway and planning authorities in Swansea
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Swansea | Swansea Council | Swansea Council |
| Gorseinon | Swansea Council | Swansea Council |
| Clydach | Swansea Council | Swansea Council |
Rules for lighting 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. Accessibility guidance asks for posts at least 1,000 mm high with contrasting tops and no chains between them.
Details and sources: bollard rules in Wales.
How installation works
Survey and lighting layout
A free site survey looks at the routes to be lit, where power can come from, surfaces and buried services. Bollard spacing is set from the product's light data, and you receive a fixed written quote.
Dig cable routes
Trenches are dug between bollard positions and the supply point, avoiding existing services, with cable or duct laid at a suitable depth and warning tape above.
Electrical connection
A qualified electrician installs the circuit protection, makes the connections in weatherproof enclosures and fits controls such as a photocell or timer.
Reinstate
Trenches are backfilled and surfaces made good, whether paving, tarmac, gravel or turf.
Lighting bollards in Swansea: FAQs
Do you cover all of Swansea for lighting bollards?
Yes — including Swansea, Gorseinon and Clydach. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do lighting bollards cost in Swansea?
In Swansea, typically £335–£1,145 per bollard, installed with a qualified electrician (supply run extra), plus VAT (£395–£1,345 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £815 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 Swansea?
For local roads, Swansea Council; the Welsh Government covers trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the authority's written agreement.
What IP rating do outdoor bollard lights need?
Usually at least IP65 for rain and splashing, and higher where water may collect or fittings are hosed down. Ask for the rating of the complete fitting, not just the LED module.
Can bollard lights work on a timer or motion sensor?
Yes. Photocells switch them on at dusk, timers switch them off or dim them late at night and motion sensors bring them up when someone approaches. Combining controls saves energy and reduces light pollution.