Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon · Northern Ireland
Timber bollard installation in Craigavon
Local installation of timber bollards in Craigavon — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageCraigavon timber bollards
Whether it's small industrial units, community car parks and residential driveways, timber bollards in Craigavon are planned around who needs to get through and who doesn't. Timber bollards deter and guide vehicles; they are not tested barriers.
We cover every part of Craigavon in the BT64, BT65, BT66 and BT67 postcode districts. Nearby, we also work in Portadown (2.8 miles), Banbridge (7.9 miles), Armagh (13.1 miles) and Lisburn (15.1 miles), measured as the crow flies. It sits roughly 21 miles from Belfast as the crow flies.
Craigavon at a glance
- Area
- Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Northern Ireland
- Roads authority
- the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads)
- Planning authority
- Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
- Postcodes
- BT64, BT65, BT66 and BT67
- Guide price
- Typically £100–£335 per post + VAT (£115–£395 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £435
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
What timber bollards cost in Craigavon
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £100–£195 + VAT · £115–£225 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £165–£265 + VAT · £195–£315 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £245–£335 + VAT · £285–£395 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; -2% for Northern Ireland. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Typical timber bollards jobs in Craigavon
Typical reasons Craigavon sites choose timber bollards:
- Landscaped car parks and picnic areas
- Verges on estates and rural lanes
- School frontages and nursery entrances
Consents, ground and services in Craigavon
Kerbside work in Craigavon 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.
Many private-land installations in Craigavon need no planning application, but the rules don't clearly cover bollards, so listed buildings, conservation areas and prominent frontages are worth raising with the planning team at Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council before posts go in.
Clay holds water against the timber and benefits from a free-draining stone base; sandy ground may need a concrete surround to stop posts loosening. Turf around new posts is reinstated and, on sites used by mowers, posts are spaced so equipment can pass.
- Leave pedestrian gaps of typically at least 1,000–1,200 mm, and wider at path entrances used by cycles, buggies and mobility scooters, referring to Inclusive Mobility guidance.
- Check whether the verge is highway land; posts there usually need DfI Roads' agreement.
Installation, step by step
Dig the holes
Holes are dug by hand or auger to the required depth, avoiding roots and checking for services along verges and footpaths.
Set the posts
Posts are set plumb and to a consistent height, backfilled with compacted stone or concreted with a shaped top. Cut softwood ends are re-treated.
Finish and tidy
Reflective bands are fitted, turf is reinstated around the posts and spoil is removed or spread as agreed.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Treated softwood | Pressure-treated pine for ground contact, economical for long runs on verges and rural sites. |
| Sizes and profiles | Commonly 100–200 mm square or round, with chamfered, pyramid or domed tops to shed water. |
| Removable and lockable posts | Timber posts in steel sockets, or hinged timber posts, for maintenance and emergency access. |
What affects the quote
Two Craigavon jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Fixing method: stone, concrete or steel shoe
- Number of posts and length of the line
- Removable or hinged posts for access
Keeping them working
Replacing individual damaged posts is straightforward if the original size and species are recorded. Re-treat cut or damaged softwood, keep grass and soil from building up around the base, and replace posts that are soft at the ground line before they snap.
If posts in Craigavon are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Which parts of Craigavon do you cover for timber bollards?
We cover all of Craigavon (BT64, BT65, BT66 and BT67) and the rest of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon. We also work in Portadown, Banbridge and Armagh.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Craigavon?
In Craigavon, 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.
How much do timber bollards cost in Craigavon?
In Craigavon, typically £100–£335 per post, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£115–£395 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £435 plus VAT, using our Northern Ireland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Is tropical hardwood a sustainable choice?
It can be, if it comes from certified sustainable sources. Ask for certification with the order. Oak and treated softwood from managed forests are alternatives.
Can timber bollards be removable?
Yes. Timber posts can be fitted into steel ground sockets with a lock, or mounted on a hinged base. That allows maintenance vehicles or emergency services through without a permanent gap.
Timber bollards near Craigavon
- Portadown (2.8 mi)
- Banbridge (7.9 mi)
- Armagh (13.1 mi)
- Lisburn (15.1 mi)
- Dungannon (15.8 mi)
- Newry (18.7 mi)