Mid Ulster · Northern Ireland
Pedestrian protection bollards in Dungannon
Pedestrian protection bollards supplied and fitted in Dungannon, Mid Ulster: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageDungannon pedestrian protection bollards
Across Dungannon, typical sites for pedestrian protection bollards include high street shopfronts, community car parks and small industrial units. Bollards that separate people from vehicles at car parks, forecourts, walkways, drive-thrus and shop entrances.
We cover every part of Dungannon in the BT71 and BT70 postcode districts. Nearby, we also work in Cookstown (9.7 miles), Armagh (11.3 miles), Portadown (14.1 miles) and Craigavon (15.8 miles), measured as the crow flies. It sits roughly 34 miles from Belfast as the crow flies.
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 £245–£1,195 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £575
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
What pedestrian protection bollards cost in Dungannon
| 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 Dungannon: common uses
Typical reasons Dungannon sites choose pedestrian protection bollards:
- EV charging points and trolley shelters
- Drive-thru lanes and order points next to seating
- Walkways through supermarket and retail park car parks
Permissions and groundwork 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.
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.
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. 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.
- If a tested product has been requested, confirm PAS 170-1 or another stated standard and install to the tested foundation.
- Record why posts are where they are in the site's risk assessment, especially at drive-thrus and seating areas.
Installation, step by step
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.
Agree a plan for live trading
Work is phased so entrances and walkways stay open, with each section fenced while it is dug and set. Busy sites often prefer early starts or quieter weekdays.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lit bollards | Low-level lighting bollards double as protection on walkways where the product is robust enough for the job. |
| Concrete-filled steel posts | Root-fixed galvanised and powder-coated steel, the standard unrated choice for walkways and frontages. |
| Stainless or architectural finishes | Stainless sleeves or decorative posts for shop entrances and public-facing frontages. |
What moves the price in Dungannon
Our Northern Ireland guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Dungannon firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Ground conditions and services along kerb lines
- Finishes such as stainless or decorative posts
- Working around trading hours and live car parks
After installation
Touch up chipped coatings, renew faded bands, and check the surface around each base for cracks that suggest movement. 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 Dungannon are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Which parts of Dungannon do you cover for pedestrian protection bollards?
We cover all of Dungannon (BT71 and BT70) and the rest of Mid Ulster. We also work in Cookstown, Armagh and Portadown.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Dungannon?
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 Dungannon need its agreement before anything is dug. Posts on your own land do not.
How much do pedestrian protection bollards cost in Dungannon?
In Dungannon, 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.
Do pedestrian protection bollards need to be crash-rated?
Not usually. They deal with low-speed driver errors, so firmly founded steel posts often suffice. Where an owner, insurer or designer wants proven performance, PAS 170-1 tested products are the usual choice.
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.