Lisburn and Castlereagh · Northern Ireland
Pedestrian protection bollards in Lisburn
Pedestrian protection bollards for sites across Lisburn and the rest of Lisburn and Castlereagh, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageLisburn pedestrian protection bollards
Products range from unrated steel posts to bollards tested against low-speed impacts under PAS 170-1. In Lisburn, that tends to mean sites such as high streets, housing association car parks and business parks.
We cover every part of Lisburn in the BT27, BT28, BT26 and BT8 postcode districts. We also cover neighbouring Belfast (6.7 miles), Dundonald (10.6 miles), Newtownabbey (10.7 miles) and Holywood (11.6 miles) — distances are straight-line. Belfast is around 7 miles away.
Local details
- Area
- Lisburn and Castlereagh, Northern Ireland
- Roads authority
- the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads)
- Planning authority
- Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
- Postcodes
- BT27, BT28, BT26 and BT8
- Guide price
- Typically £245–£1,195 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £575
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Belfast (6.7 mi), Dundonald (10.6 mi), Newtownabbey (10.7 mi), Holywood (11.6 mi)
Pedestrian protection bollard prices in Lisburn
| 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.
Pedestrian protection bollards in Lisburn: common uses
Around Lisburn, pedestrian protection bollards usually solve one of these:
- Outdoor seating at cafes, pubs and restaurants
- Drive-thru lanes and order points next to seating
- Walkways through supermarket and retail park car parks
Consents, ground and services in Lisburn
In Lisburn, 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 Lisburn 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 Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council before posts go in.
Positions are scanned and hand-dug before committing, and foundations are sized for the ground found rather than a fixed hole size. 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.
- Record why posts are where they are in the site's risk assessment, especially at drive-thrus and seating areas.
- If a tested product has been requested, confirm PAS 170-1 or another stated standard and install to the tested foundation.
How the job runs
Watch how the site works
The free site survey looks at where cars park, where people walk and queue, and where incidents or near misses have happened. You receive a fixed written quote with positions marked.
Set out the line
Posts are set out allowing for bumper overhang and keeping clear routes for pedestrians, trolleys and wheelchairs.
Excavate and set
Each position is cut, dug and checked for services, and the posts are set plumb in concrete to a consistent height.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Concrete-filled steel posts | Root-fixed galvanised and powder-coated steel, the standard unrated choice for walkways and frontages. |
| Lit bollards | Low-level lighting bollards double as protection on walkways where the product is robust enough for the job. |
| Stainless or architectural finishes | Stainless sleeves or decorative posts for shop entrances and public-facing frontages. |
What affects the quote
Two Lisburn jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Unrated steel or PAS 170-1 tested products
- Finishes such as stainless or decorative posts
- Number of posts and length of line
Looking after them
Damaged posts near entrances should be dealt with quickly, as a bent post with a torn edge is a hazard in its own right. Keep a simple note of strikes and their locations; over a year it shows which parts of the car park drivers find awkward, which is useful when the site is next resurfaced or re-lined.
If posts in Lisburn are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about pedestrian protection bollards in Lisburn
Which parts of Lisburn do you cover for pedestrian protection bollards?
We cover all of Lisburn (BT27, BT28, BT26 and BT8) and the rest of Lisburn and Castlereagh. We also work in Belfast, Dundonald and Newtownabbey.
Do I need consent for pedestrian protection bollards on a public footway in Lisburn?
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 Lisburn need its agreement before anything is dug. Posts on your own land do not.
What's a typical price for pedestrian protection bollards in Lisburn?
In Lisburn, 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.
How far from the kerb should car park bollards go?
Far enough back that parked bumpers do not hit them, but not so far that they narrow the walkway. That distance depends on the bay length and kerb height. We set it on site with the layout in front of us.
Should bollards be added at a drive-thru order point?
Often, yes, where people queue or sit beside the lane. Posts should follow the curve of the lane and be closest together at corners, where drivers tend to misjudge the turn. The positions are agreed on site with the operator.
Pedestrian protection near Lisburn
- Belfast (6.7 mi)
- Dundonald (10.6 mi)
- Newtownabbey (10.7 mi)
- Holywood (11.6 mi)
- Newtownards (14.6 mi)
- Antrim (15.1 mi)