Causeway Coast and Glens · Northern Ireland
Removable bollard installation in Coleraine
Removable bollards for sites across Coleraine and the rest of Causeway Coast and Glens, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageRemovable bollards in Coleraine
When the post is out, the socket is closed with a hinged lid or cap so the surface is flush. In Coleraine, that tends to mean sites such as community car parks, schools and filling-station forecourts.
We cover every part of Coleraine in the BT52, BT55, BT56 and BT51 postcode districts. We also cover neighbouring Limavady (12.6 miles) — distances are straight-line.
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–£825 per bollard + VAT (£285–£985 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £575
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Limavady (12.6 mi)
Removable bollards in Coleraine: common uses
Typical reasons Coleraine sites choose removable bollards:
- Emergency and fire service access routes
- Delivery bays in pedestrian areas and shop frontages
- Temporary event closures and market streets
Guide prices for Coleraine
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £245–£485 + VAT · £285–£575 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £415–£665 + VAT · £495–£795 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £595–£825 + VAT · £705–£985 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard with ground socket, supplied and installed; -2% for Northern Ireland. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Before we dig in Coleraine
Across Northern Ireland the Department for Infrastructure's DfI Roads is the roads authority, so removable bollards on a public footway or road in Coleraine need its agreement before anything is dug. Posts on your own land do not.
Planning in Northern Ireland sits with the councils, so for a listed building or conservation area in Coleraine the planning team at Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is the one to ask before posts go in.
Removable bollards need modest depth, which makes them one of the easier bollards to fit around services. The base sits on free-draining stone or connects to a drainage route, so rainwater does not stand in the socket and freeze around the post in winter.
- Check whether the location is public highway; a roads authority (DfI Roads) agreement is usually needed there.
- Keep a clear route of typically at least 1,000–1,200 mm between posts on pedestrian routes, and check against Inclusive Mobility guidance.
What happens on site
Agree who will lift the post
At the free site survey we talk through who will remove the post, how often and where it will be stored. That decides material, diameter and lock, and goes into a fixed written quote.
Set the socket flush
The socket is set in concrete with its rim exactly at finished surface level and to the fall of the ground, so the lid sits flat and nothing catches on it.
Reinstate around the socket
Block paving, tarmac or flags are cut tight to the collar and made good. On resin or bound surfaces, the edge is sealed neatly.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Locking type | Triangular or square key, padlock, or integral keyed cylinder. Keyed-alike locks let one key open every post on a site. |
| Steel, stainless or aluminium posts | Galvanised and powder-coated steel for robustness, stainless for appearance, aluminium where lightness matters for frequent lifting. |
| Heads and handles | Dome, flat or ball heads, with lifting handles or eyes so posts can be pulled out without strain. |
What moves the price in Coleraine
Two Coleraine jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Surface type and reinstatement
- Number of posts and sockets
- Lock type and whether locks are keyed alike
Looking after them
If a socket has worked loose in the surface, re-bed it before the lid edge becomes a trip hazard. Check the lid springs and hinges.
For damaged or loose posts in Coleraine, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Removable bollards in Coleraine: FAQs
Which parts of Coleraine do you cover for removable bollards?
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 removable bollards on a public footway in Coleraine?
Across Northern Ireland the Department for Infrastructure's DfI Roads is the roads authority, so removable 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 removable bollards in Coleraine?
In Coleraine, typically £245–£825 per bollard with ground socket, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£285–£985 including VAT for homeowners), 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.
Can all the bollards on our site use one key?
Yes, if the locks are ordered keyed alike. That is common on estates and car parks with several access points. Spare keys can be supplied at the same time.
Where do we keep the post when it is removed?
Somewhere it cannot become a trip hazard or be taken. A wall-mounted storage bracket or a locked store nearby works well. Leaving posts lying on the ground is how they get damaged or lost.