Northern Ireland · 3 towns
Timber bollard installation in Mid and East Antrim
Timber bollards for sites across Mid and East Antrim: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageTimber bollards in Mid and East Antrim
We supply and install timber bollards across Mid and East Antrim, with local pages for 3 towns below. Oak, hardwood and treated softwood bollards for parks, verges, rural sites, car parks and school frontages.
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 Mid and East Antrim
| 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.
Highway and planning authorities in Mid and East Antrim
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Carrickfergus | the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads) | Mid and East Antrim Borough Council |
| Ballymena | the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads) | Mid and East Antrim Borough Council |
| Larne | the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads) | Mid and East Antrim Borough Council |
Rules for timber 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. Accessibility guidance asks for posts at least 1,000 mm high with contrasting tops and no chains between them.
Details and sources: bollard rules in Northern Ireland.
How installation works
Survey the setting
A free site survey looks at the ground, drainage, tree roots, how vehicles currently get onto the land and how the site looks. You receive a fixed written quote with species, size and fixing.
Set out the line
Posts are set out at spacings that stop cars passing between them while leaving gaps for walkers, buggies and wheelchairs.
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.
Timber bollards in Mid and East Antrim: FAQs
Do you cover all of Mid and East Antrim for timber bollards?
Yes — including Carrickfergus, Ballymena and Larne. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do timber bollards cost in Mid and East Antrim?
In Mid and East Antrim, 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.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Mid and East Antrim?
DfI Roads (the Department for Infrastructure) is the roads authority for public roads and footways throughout Northern Ireland; councils handle planning.
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.
Should timber posts be set in concrete?
Only with care. Concrete holds the post firmly but can trap water around it at ground level, where rot starts. A free-draining base and a concrete collar shaped to shed water help, and compacted stone backfill is often better in clay.