Bollard installation and repair in Arlington, TX protects your commercial property from vehicle damage while directing traffic flow in DFW’s premier entertainment destination. C & D Commercial Services has been installing and repairing bollards across Tarrant County and DFW for over 40 years. Arlington sits in Tarrant County between Dallas and Fort Worth, along IH-30 and IH-20. The city is home to AT&T Stadium (Dallas Cowboys), Globe Life Field (Texas Rangers), Six Flags Over Texas, and the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). The entertainment district around the stadiums draws massive crowds for sporting events, concerts, and other events. The commercial properties in the entertainment district need bollards that can handle extreme event traffic while protecting storefronts and pedestrian zones. IH-30 and IH-20 are the primary highway corridors, with commercial development along the frontage roads. The UTA campus brings student pedestrian traffic to the surrounding commercial properties. The city has a diverse commercial landscape, from the entertainment district to the university area to the established retail corridors. The expansive clay soil in Tarrant County is particularly active, and the freeze-thaw cycles can affect bollard footings over time.
We work with property managers, business owners, and facility directors in Arlington who need bollard installation, bollard repair, and bollard replacement. Our crews handle the extreme event traffic environment and the diverse commercial landscape.
Our approach starts with a site assessment. We walk the property and identify the areas that need bollard protection. For Arlington entertainment district properties, the focus is on protecting storefronts, pedestrian zones, and building entrances from the extreme event traffic. The entertainment district around AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field draws massive crowds, and the commercial properties need bollards that can handle the constant vehicle and pedestrian traffic during events. The bollards need to be both functional and aesthetically appropriate for the entertainment district. We install heavy-duty security bollards at key protection points and decorative bollards in the pedestrian zones.
For Six Flags Over Texas area properties, the seasonal theme park traffic creates a specific need for bollards that handle the high-traffic environment during the park operating season. The commercial properties near the park need bollards to protect storefronts and pedestrian zones from the theme park traffic. The bollards need to be durable and visible.
For UTA campus-area properties, the student pedestrian traffic creates a specific need for bollards that protect pedestrians from vehicle traffic. The walkways serving the campus-area businesses need bollards to prevent vehicles from crossing into pedestrian areas. The decorative bollards need to complement the campus-area aesthetic.
For IH-30 and IH-20 corridor properties, the focus is on protecting building corners, utility equipment, and pedestrian walkways from highway traffic. The frontage road properties see steady traffic from commuters and event-goers, and the bollards need to be visible with reflective markings.
For properties that already have bollards, we assess the condition. The extreme event traffic environment means vehicle impacts are a common cause of damage. The entertainment district bollards may have been damaged by event traffic, and we can repair or replace damaged bollards.
We install four main types of bollards for Arlington commercial properties. Security bollards are steel pipe bollards, typically 6 inches in diameter, embedded in concrete and filled with concrete. For the entertainment district, the security bollards are essential for protecting buildings and equipment from the extreme event traffic. We use heavy-duty steel pipe and deeper embeddings for the high-traffic areas. The security bollards are designed to stop vehicles and prevent damage to buildings and equipment.
Decorative bollards are used for the entertainment district pedestrian zones, the UTA campus area, and other retail areas. We install cast iron and stainless steel decorative bollards that provide both impact protection and visual appeal. The entertainment district has specific aesthetic standards, and the decorative bollards need to complement the environment. The UTA campus area has a collegiate aesthetic, and the decorative bollards need to fit that context. The decorative bollards can be powder-coated in various colors.
Lighted bollards combine protection with illumination. These are used for pedestrian walkways and entrance areas that need lighting at night. The LED lighting is integrated into the bollard and provides a low-level light that improves safety without creating glare. For the entertainment district, the lighted bollards are essential for the evening event traffic. The UTA campus area also benefits from the lighted bollards for the evening student traffic.
Removable bollards are used in areas that need temporary vehicle control. These bollards sit in a ground sleeve that is embedded in the pavement, and the bollard can be removed when vehicle access is needed. For the entertainment district, removable bollards can provide temporary traffic control during events while allowing vehicle access for setup and teardown. The event schedule creates specific needs for temporary traffic control.
We also install reflective markings on all security bollards. The reflective tape or paint improves visibility at night and in poor weather conditions. For bollards near the IH-30 and IH-20 traffic, the reflective markings are essential for preventing vehicle collisions with the bollards themselves.
Our bollard installation process is designed for the extreme event traffic environment and the Tarrant County clay conditions in Arlington. The process starts with the site assessment. We identify the locations that need bollards, the type of bollard appropriate for each location, and the spacing between bollards. For the entertainment district, we space bollards 4 to 5 feet apart for pedestrian zones and 4 to 6 feet apart for vehicle protection. For the IH-30 corridor, we space security bollards 4 to 6 feet apart.
For installation in existing concrete, we core drill a hole at each bollard location. The core drill creates a clean hole through the concrete without damaging the surrounding pavement. The hole is typically 8 to 10 inches in diameter for a 6-inch bollard. We embed the steel pipe at least 18 inches into the core-drilled hole for standard installations, and 24 to 30 inches for security-rated bollards in the high-traffic entertainment district. The concrete fill anchors the bollard and provides the impact resistance.
For installation in areas without existing concrete, we dig a footing and pour concrete. The footing is typically 24 inches deep, depending on the soil conditions. The expansive clay in Tarrant County is particularly active, and we may go deeper for security-rated bollards. For the entertainment district, where the bollards need to withstand extreme event traffic, we use deeper footings and wider diameters.
After the bollard is installed, we apply reflective markings on security bollards. The reflective tape or paint is applied in a high-visibility pattern, typically alternating bands of white and orange or white and yellow. For the decorative bollards in the entertainment district, we apply custom finishes that complement the environment.
The entire process typically takes one day for a standard installation of 5 to 10 bollards. Larger installations for the entertainment district may take multiple days. We work with the property manager to schedule the installation at a time that minimizes disruption to the business operations, especially for the event-driven properties that have specific operating schedules.
We do not list prices on a website because every bollard project is different. The number of bollards, the type, whether they are decorative or security-rated, whether we need to core drill into existing concrete or pour new footings, the spacing and layout. What we can tell you is that we have been installing bollards in DFW for over 40 years, and we have the equipment and crews to handle any project. Property managers who compare our quotes typically find we come in lower because we already have the concrete and paving crews on site for other work.
Call us for a free estimate. We will walk your property, assess your needs, and give you a number that is honest and straightforward.
What areas of Arlington do you serve?
We serve all commercial properties in Arlington, including the entertainment district around AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field, the IH-30 corridor, Six Flags Over Texas, and the University of Texas at Arlington area. We cover the entire city.
Can you install bollards for stadium event traffic?
Yes. The entertainment district around AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field draws massive crowds for Cowboys games, Rangers games, concerts, and other events. The surrounding commercial properties need bollards that can handle extreme event traffic. We install heavy-duty security bollards at key protection points and decorative bollards in pedestrian zones. The bollards need to withstand the constant vehicle and pedestrian traffic during events.
How do you handle bollard installation near Six Flags Over Texas?
The Six Flags area has high pedestrian traffic during the park operating season. The commercial properties near the park need bollards to protect storefronts and pedestrian zones from the theme park traffic. We install both security and decorative bollards that handle the seasonal high-traffic environment while maintaining a clean appearance for the commercial corridor.
Can you install bollards for UTA campus-area properties?
Yes. The University of Texas at Arlington brings student pedestrian traffic to the surrounding commercial properties. The walkways need bollards to protect pedestrians from vehicle traffic. We install decorative bollards that complement the campus-area aesthetic while providing vehicle protection for the student pedestrian zones.
Do you install bollards that can withstand vehicle impacts at highway speeds?
For properties near the IH-30 frontage road, we install security-rated steel pipe bollards embedded 24 to 30 inches deep in concrete. The deeper embedding ensures the bollard can withstand an impact from a vehicle at highway speed. The reflective markings ensure visibility for the IH-30 traffic at all hours.
Need this service for your commercial property in DFW? C & D Commercial Services offers fast, free quotes with responses within 1 business day. Call us at 972.475.2271.
