Bollard installation and repair in Haltom City, TX protects your commercial property from vehicle damage while directing traffic flow in an established industrial and retail community in central Tarrant County. C & D Commercial Services has been installing and repairing bollards across Tarrant County and DFW for over 40 years. Haltom City sits in central Tarrant County, directly adjacent to Fort Worth. IH-35W runs through the city, with NE 28th Street and Belknap Street as primary commercial arteries. The city has a significant industrial presence along the IH-35W corridor, with warehouses, distribution facilities, and manufacturing properties that handle steady truck traffic. The retail corridors along NE 28th Street and Belknap have established storefronts that need both vehicle protection and pedestrian safety. The heavy truck traffic on the industrial properties creates a specific need for security-rated bollards that can withstand impacts from delivery vehicles and heavy equipment. The established properties from the 1960s through 1990s have parking lots that may have settled over the decades, and the bollard installation needs to account for the settled pavement conditions. The expansive clay soil in central 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 Haltom City who need bollard installation, bollard repair, and bollard replacement. Our crews handle both the industrial security requirements and the retail aesthetic requirements.
Our approach starts with a site assessment. We walk the property and identify the areas that need bollard protection. For Haltom City industrial properties along IH-35W, the focus is on protecting building corners, loading dock entrances, utility equipment, and pedestrian walkways from truck traffic. The heavy trucks can cause significant damage if they back into a building corner or a utility meter, and the security-rated steel pipe bollards prevent that damage. For NE 28th Street and Belknap retail properties, the focus is on protecting storefronts, entrance areas, and pedestrian zones from vehicle encroachment. The retail customers need to feel safe walking to and from the storefronts, and the decorative bollards provide both protection and visual appeal.
We also assess the existing pavement conditions. The established properties from the 1960s through 1990s may have settled parking lots with cracked or uneven pavement. The bollard installation needs to account for the settled conditions — if the pavement has cracked near a planned bollard location, we may need to repair the pavement or pour a new footing before installing the bollard. The expansive clay soil in central Tarrant County can affect the bollard footings over time, and we design the installation to withstand the clay movement.
For properties that already have bollards, we assess the condition. Steel pipe bollards can rust at the base where they meet the pavement, especially in areas with poor drainage. The rust can weaken the bollard and reduce its impact resistance. We can repair rusted bollards by cutting out the rusted section and welding in new steel, or we can replace the bollard entirely if the damage is extensive. The reflective markings on existing bollards may have faded, and we can reapply the markings to improve visibility.
We install four main types of bollards for Haltom City commercial properties. Security bollards are the most common for industrial applications. These are steel pipe bollards, typically 6 inches in diameter, embedded in concrete and filled with concrete. They are designed to stop vehicles and protect buildings, equipment, and pedestrians. For IH-35W industrial properties with heavy truck traffic, the security bollards are essential for protecting loading dock entrances and building corners.
Decorative bollards are used for retail storefronts and pedestrian areas. We install cast iron, aluminum, and stainless steel decorative bollards that provide both impact protection and visual appeal. The NE 28th Street and Belknap retail corridors have properties that benefit from decorative bollards that complement the storefront appearance. The decorative bollards can be powder-coated in various colors to match the building facade.
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 Haltom City properties with evening operations, the lighted bollards improve both safety and security.
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 loading areas that need to be accessible to trucks during delivery hours but protected from vehicle traffic during other hours, removable bollards provide the flexibility.
We also install reflective markings on all bollards. The reflective tape or paint improves visibility at night and in poor weather conditions. For bollards near traffic lanes, the reflective markings are essential for preventing vehicle collisions with the bollards themselves.
Our bollard installation process is designed for durability and code compliance. 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 vehicle protection, we typically space bollards 4 to 6 feet apart, depending on the expected vehicle speed and angle of approach. For Haltom City industrial properties with truck traffic, the spacing may be tighter to prevent trucks from weaving between the bollards.
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, which leaves room for the concrete fill around the bollard. We embed the steel pipe at least 18 inches into the core-drilled hole, then fill the hole with concrete. The concrete 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 to 30 inches deep, depending on the soil conditions. The expansive clay in central Tarrant County means we sometimes go deeper to reach stable soil below the active zone. The footing is typically 12 to 18 inches in diameter, which provides a solid base for the bollard.
After the bollard is installed, we apply reflective markings. The reflective tape or paint is applied in a high-visibility pattern, typically alternating bands of white and orange or white and yellow. The markings improve visibility at night and in poor weather conditions.
For the established properties with settled pavement, we may need to repair the pavement around the bollard installation. If the pavement has cracked or settled near the bollard location, we can patch the pavement or pour a new concrete pad around the bollard. This ensures the bollard installation is solid and the surrounding pavement is safe.
The entire process typically takes one day for a standard installation of 5 to 10 bollards. Larger installations may take multiple days. We work with the property manager to schedule the installation at a time that minimizes disruption to the business operations.
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 Haltom City do you serve?
We serve all commercial properties in Haltom City, including the IH-35W frontage roads, NE 28th Street, Belknap Street, and the industrial corridors near the Fort Worth border. We cover the entire city.
How deep do you install bollards?
We core drill into existing concrete and embed steel pipe bollards at least 18 inches deep, then fill with concrete. For new footings, we dig 24 to 30 inches deep depending on the soil conditions. The expansive clay in central Tarrant County means we sometimes go deeper to reach stable soil below the active zone.
Can you install bollards in asphalt?
Yes. We core drill through asphalt and into the base material below. For areas with weak base material, we excavate and pour a concrete footing first, then install the bollard. The truck traffic on Haltom City industrial properties means the asphalt may be already compacted and stressed, so we assess the base before installing.
Do you install decorative bollards for storefronts?
Yes. We install cast iron, aluminum, and stainless steel decorative bollards for retail storefronts along NE 28th Street and Belknap. The established retail corridors in Haltom City have properties that benefit from both visual appeal and impact protection.
How far apart should bollards be spaced?
For vehicle protection, we space bollards 4 to 6 feet apart, depending on the expected vehicle speed and angle of approach. For pedestrian areas, wider spacing is acceptable. We assess each property individually based on the traffic patterns.
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.
