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Shallow-mount security bollard installation in Ards and North Down
Shallow-mount bollards for sites across Ards and North Down: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageShallow-mount bollards in Ards and North Down
Rated shallow-foundation bollard systems installed where buried services, basements or slabs rule out deep excavation. We cover Ards and North Down — Bangor, Ards and North Down, Newtownards and Holywood.
Across Northern Ireland, DfI Roads (the Department for Infrastructure) is the roads authority for public roads and footways; councils handle planning.
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Guide prices in Ards and North Down
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £1,945–£4,845 + VAT | Rated for a 7.5 t vehicle at 30 mph (48 km/h), tested foundation |
| Upgraded | £3,995–£6,895 + VAT | Rated for 7.5 t at 40 mph (64 km/h), tested foundation |
| Premium | £6,095–£8,795 + VAT | Rated for 7.5 t at 50 mph (80 km/h), or a specialist foundation |
Per bollard position, supplied and installed; -2% for Northern Ireland. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Highway and planning authorities in Ards and North Down
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor, Ards and North Down | the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads) | Ards and North Down Borough Council |
| Newtownards | the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads) | Ards and North Down Borough Council |
| Holywood | the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads) | Ards and North Down Borough Council |
Rules for shallow-mount bollards in Northern Ireland
Bollards on public footways and roads need DfI Roads consent under the Roads (NI) Order 1993; councils deal with planning. On private land the owner's agreement is what matters; listed buildings and conservation areas need a word with the planning team first. Crash ratings (ISO 22343-1, or the superseded but still accepted PAS 68 and IWA 14-1) only hold when the product is installed to its tested foundation.
Details and sources: bollard rules in Northern Ireland.
How installation works
Map what is underground
Utility records, radar scanning and trial holes establish exactly how much depth is available along the line. This is the survey that decides whether a shallow system will fit at all.
Cut and excavate the trench
Paving is lifted and kept for reuse where possible, and a shallow trench is excavated by hand near known services. Where a service sits higher than expected, work stops and the detail is referred back.
Pour, cure and reinstate
Concrete is placed to the specified grade and finish depth, then the surface is rebuilt to match. The line is protected until the specified curing period has passed.
Record and hand over
As-built drawings show the frame position relative to services, which matters for anyone digging nearby later. Product certificates and photographs go to the client's adviser.
Shallow-mount bollards in Ards and North Down: FAQs
Do you cover all of Ards and North Down for shallow-mount bollards?
Yes — including Bangor, Ards and North Down, Newtownards and Holywood. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do shallow-mount bollards cost in Ards and North Down?
In Ards and North Down, typically £1,945–£8,795 per bollard position, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £4,895 plus VAT, using our Northern Ireland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Ards and North Down?
DfI Roads (the Department for Infrastructure) is the roads authority for public roads and footways throughout Northern Ireland; councils handle planning.
How much shallower is a shallow-mount bollard foundation?
Often a fraction of the depth of a conventional rated foundation, commonly a few hundred millimetres. The exact depth depends on the system and rating chosen. What you gain in depth is usually traded for width, because the load is spread along a linked frame.
What if a service turns out to be higher than the records show?
Work stops at that position and the finding goes back to the manufacturer and your adviser. Sometimes the frame can be adjusted within tested limits; sometimes the utility has to be lowered or the line moved. We do not improvise a change to a rated foundation on site.