Mid and East Antrim · Northern Ireland
Pedestrian protection bollards in Larne
Pedestrian protection bollards supplied and fitted in Larne, Mid and East Antrim: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageAbout pedestrian protection bollards in Larne
We supply and fit pedestrian protection bollards throughout Larne, typically for sites such as small industrial units, community buildings and high street shopfronts. Products range from unrated steel posts to bollards tested against low-speed impacts under PAS 170-1.
We cover every part of Larne in the BT40 postcode district. We also cover neighbouring Carrickfergus (9.3 miles), Newtownabbey (13.6 miles), Antrim (18.2 miles) and Ballymena (18.3 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland
- Roads authority
- the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads)
- Planning authority
- Mid and East Antrim Borough Council
- Postcodes
- BT40
- Guide price
- Typically £245–£1,195 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £575
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Carrickfergus (9.3 mi), Newtownabbey (13.6 mi), Antrim (18.2 mi), Ballymena (18.3 mi)
Pedestrian protection bollards in Larne: common uses
Around Larne, pedestrian protection bollards usually solve one of these:
- Drive-thru lanes and order points next to seating
- Outdoor seating at cafes, pubs and restaurants
- Shop entrances facing nose-in parking bays
Larne: typical pedestrian protection bollard prices
| 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.
What we check first in Larne
In Larne, 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 Larne is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Mid and East Antrim Borough Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Car park edges and walkways tend to be built quickly over shallow hardcore, and their kerb lines often carry lighting cables, drainage channels and ducts for EV chargers or signs. Where bollards protect a shopfront, the building's own foundations and any canopy columns may sit close to the line, which limits how deep and wide each base can go.
- 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.
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.
Excavate and set
Each position is cut, dug and checked for services, and the posts are set plumb in concrete to a consistent height.
Add bands and markings
Reflective bands are fitted and any wheel stops or line markings agreed in the scheme are installed.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| PAS 170-1 tested bollards | Tested against low-speed vehicle impacts, for sites where proven performance has been asked for. |
| 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. |
Pricing pedestrian protection bollards in Larne
When we price pedestrian protection bollards in Larne, these make the biggest difference:
- Ground conditions and services along kerb lines
- Finishes such as stainless or decorative posts
- 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. A post that leans or rocks has lost much of its value and should be re-bedded or replaced.
For damaged or loose posts in Larne, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Pedestrian protection in Larne: FAQs
Can you install pedestrian protection bollards anywhere in Larne?
We cover all of Larne (BT40) and the rest of Mid and East Antrim. We also work in Carrickfergus, Newtownabbey and Antrim.
Do I need consent for pedestrian protection bollards on a public footway in Larne?
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 Larne need its agreement before anything is dug. Posts on your own land do not.
How much do pedestrian protection bollards cost in Larne?
In Larne, 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.
Our outdoor seating faces the car park: what should we do?
Put a line of posts between the seating and the nearest parking or driving lane, with gaps narrow enough to stop a car. Positions should allow for cars that overshoot a bay. It is worth recording the decision in your risk assessment.
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.