Mid Ulster · Northern Ireland
Telescopic bollard installation in Dungannon
Telescopic bollards for sites across Dungannon and the rest of Mid Ulster, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageDungannon telescopic bollards
From local parades, schools and filling-station forecourts, Dungannon has plenty of places where telescopic bollards earn their keep. Because the post stays in its cassette, there is nothing to store and nothing to lose.
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 £335–£1,195 per bollard + VAT (£395–£1,445 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £625
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
What telescopic bollards cost in Dungannon
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £335–£685 + VAT · £395–£815 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £585–£935 + VAT · £695–£1,095 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £835–£1,195 + VAT · £995–£1,445 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard with cassette, supplied and installed; -2% for Northern Ireland. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
What Dungannon sites use telescopic bollards for
Typical reasons Dungannon sites choose telescopic bollards:
- Domestic driveways where the bollard is used daily
- Shared drives that need occasional closing
- Car parks where a removable post would go missing
Consents, ground and services in Dungannon
In Dungannon, 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.
Planning in Northern Ireland sits with the councils, so for a listed building or conservation area in Dungannon the planning team at Mid Ulster District Council is the one to ask before posts go in.
Drives commonly hide the water supply pipe, gas service, electric cable and drainage runs, often at shallow depth, and they cluster near the property boundary where posts are usually wanted. Positions are scanned and hand-dug before committing.
- If the drive is shared, agree positions and keys with the other users first.
- Leave access for emergency services on commercial and multi-occupancy sites, and record who holds keys.
Installation, step by step
Check depth and drainage
The free site survey checks how far down we can dig, where services run under the drive and how the ground drains. If water will stand, a drain connection is priced into the fixed written quote.
Set the cassette
The cassette is set vertical and its top exactly at finished surface level and fall, then concreted in. A cassette set high or low is a common cause of tyre damage and trip edges.
Reinstate and test
The surface is made good to match. The post is raised, locked, lowered and locked several times to confirm smooth operation, and keys are handed over.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Lock types | Keyed cylinder locks, often with a cover to keep out dirt; keyed alike for multi-bay sites where one key should open every post. |
| Reflective bands | Bands near the top help drivers see a raised post at night, particularly on drives shared with visitors. |
| Standard or lift-assisted | Lift-assisted models use a spring or counterweight so the post rises with little effort, useful for daily domestic use. |
What affects the quote
When we price telescopic bollards in Dungannon, these make the biggest difference:
- Excavation depth and the presence of services under the drive
- Drainage: simple soakaway or a connection to a drain
- Surface type and quality of reinstatement
After installation
If the post becomes stiff or will not lower fully, the usual causes are debris in the cassette or a blocked drain, both of which are easier to fix early than after the post has seized. Clear leaves and grit from around the lid, and a few times a year lift the post fully and look into the cassette for standing water or silt.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Dungannon.
Telescopic bollards in Dungannon: FAQs
Do you install telescopic bollards in Dungannon?
We cover all of Dungannon (BT71 and BT70) and the rest of Mid Ulster. We also work in Cookstown, Armagh and Portadown.
Do I need consent for telescopic bollards on a public footway 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.
How much do telescopic bollards cost in Dungannon?
In Dungannon, typically £335–£1,195 per bollard with cassette, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£395–£1,445 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £625 plus VAT, using our Northern Ireland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
How deep does a telescopic bollard go into the ground?
Usually around the exposed height of the post plus the cassette base and drainage layer, which often comes to a metre or more. The exact depth depends on the model. That depth is why we check for services under the drive first.
Is a telescopic bollard harder to lift than a removable one?
Usually easier, because you only lift it up a short distance within its cassette and many models have lift assistance. You also never carry it or store it anywhere.