Causeway Coast and Glens · Northern Ireland
Pedestrian protection bollards in Coleraine
Pedestrian protection bollards supplied and fitted in Coleraine, Causeway Coast and Glens: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imagePedestrian protection in Coleraine
Across Coleraine, typical sites for pedestrian protection bollards include community buildings, small industrial units and filling-station forecourts. Bollards that separate people from vehicles at car parks, forecourts, walkways, drive-thrus and shop entrances.
We cover the BT52, BT55, BT56 and BT51 postcode districts in Coleraine. Nearby, we also work in Limavady (12.6 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Local details
- Area
- Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland
- Roads authority
- the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads)
- Planning authority
- Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
- Postcodes
- BT52, BT55, BT56 and BT51
- Guide price
- Typically £245–£1,195 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £575
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Limavady (12.6 mi)
What pedestrian protection bollards cost in Coleraine
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £245–£635 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £515–£915 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £795–£1,195 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; -2% for Northern Ireland. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Where pedestrian protection bollards go in around Coleraine
Typical reasons Coleraine sites choose pedestrian protection bollards:
- Outdoor seating at cafes, pubs and restaurants
- School and hospital drop-off zones
- Shop entrances facing nose-in parking bays
Consents, ground and services in Coleraine
In Coleraine, 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.
Many private-land installations in Coleraine need no planning application, but the rules don't clearly cover bollards, so listed buildings, conservation areas and prominent frontages are worth raising with the planning team at Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council before posts go in.
Reinstatement keeps walkways level and flush, because a trip edge around a new post in a busy car park creates the very hazard the posts are meant to reduce. Raised kerbs also change the picture: a high kerb slows a wheel but does not stop a bumper, so the post still needs to sit within reach of the overhang rather than behind it.
- Use contrasting bands so posts are visible to partially sighted people, and avoid linking chains across routes.
- Keep clear gaps of typically at least 1,000–1,200 mm and keep main walkways wide enough, referring to Inclusive Mobility guidance.
From survey to handover
Excavate and set
Each position is cut, dug and checked for services, and the posts are set plumb in concrete to a consistent height.
Reinstate
Paving, tarmac or concrete is made good flush around each post, with tactile paving reinstated where it was disturbed.
Add bands and markings
Reflective bands are fitted and any wheel stops or line markings agreed in the scheme are installed.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Visibility bands | Reflective and contrasting bands help drivers and partially sighted pedestrians see posts. |
| Wheel stops and kerbs | Used with bollards to stop cars before they reach the posts, reducing daily knocks. |
| PAS 170-1 tested bollards | Tested against low-speed vehicle impacts, for sites where proven performance has been asked for. |
What moves the price in Coleraine
When we price pedestrian protection bollards in Coleraine, these make the biggest difference:
- Unrated steel or PAS 170-1 tested products
- Number of posts and length of line
- Reinstatement of tactile paving and walkway surfaces
Keeping them working
Damaged posts near entrances should be dealt with quickly, as a bent post with a torn edge is a hazard in its own right. If one post keeps being hit, look at the bay layout or add a wheel stop rather than replacing the same post repeatedly.
For damaged or loose posts in Coleraine, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about pedestrian protection bollards in Coleraine
Do you install pedestrian protection bollards in Coleraine?
We cover all of Coleraine (BT52, BT55, BT56 and BT51) and the rest of Causeway Coast and Glens. We also work in Limavady.
Do I need consent for pedestrian protection bollards on a public footway in Coleraine?
Across Northern Ireland the Department for Infrastructure's DfI Roads is the roads authority, so pedestrian protection bollards on a public footway or road in Coleraine need its agreement before anything is dug. Posts on your own land do not.
What's a typical price for pedestrian protection bollards in Coleraine?
In Coleraine, typically £245–£1,195 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £575 plus VAT, using our Northern Ireland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Will bollards block trolleys?
They should not if gaps are planned for trolleys and wheelchairs. Main routes to trolley bays need wider openings. We set gaps to suit the way the site works.
Are wheel stops enough on their own?
Wheel stops help drivers judge where to stop but a car can mount them with a firm press on the accelerator. Used with bollards, they reduce daily knocks on the posts. On their own they are not a barrier.