Wales · 3 towns
Shallow-mount security bollard installation in Swansea
Shallow-mount bollards for sites across Swansea: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageShallow-mount bollards in Swansea
We supply and install shallow-mount bollards across Swansea, with local pages for 3 towns below. Rated shallow-foundation bollard systems installed where buried services, basements or slabs rule out deep excavation.
Highway authorities for local roads in Swansea: Swansea Council.
Choose your town in Swansea
Guide prices in Swansea
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £1,945–£4,795 + VAT | Rated for a 7.5 t vehicle at 30 mph (48 km/h), tested foundation |
| Upgraded | £3,995–£6,845 + VAT | Rated for 7.5 t at 40 mph (64 km/h), tested foundation |
| Premium | £5,995–£8,745 + VAT | Rated for 7.5 t at 50 mph (80 km/h), or a specialist foundation |
Per bollard position, supplied and installed; -3% for Wales. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Who looks after the roads in Swansea
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Swansea | Swansea Council | Swansea Council |
| Gorseinon | Swansea Council | Swansea Council |
| Clydach | Swansea Council | Swansea Council |
Rules for shallow-mount bollards in Wales
Bollards on adopted highway are a matter for the highway authority under the Highways Act 1980, so they need its written agreement. 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 Crash ratings (ISO 22343-1, or the superseded but still accepted PAS 68 and IWA 14-1) only hold when the product is installed to its tested foundation.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 Wales.
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.
Assemble and level the frame
Frame sections are placed, joined and set to line and level, with posts fixed as the drawing shows. Joints and fixings are photographed before any concrete goes in.
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.
Shallow-mount bollards in Swansea: FAQs
Do you cover all of Swansea for shallow-mount bollards?
Yes — including Swansea, Gorseinon and Clydach. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do shallow-mount bollards cost in Swansea?
In Swansea, typically £1,945–£8,745 per bollard position, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £4,845 plus VAT, using our Wales guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Swansea?
For local roads, Swansea Council; the Welsh Government covers trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the authority's written agreement.
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.
Does a shallow system protect as well as a deep one?
It can achieve the same rating, because both are tested to the same standards. What differs is how the load is resisted. Your security adviser should compare the specific ratings, not the foundation depths.