Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Ram-raid protection bollards in Fraserburgh
Ram-raid bollards for sites across Fraserburgh and the rest of Aberdeenshire, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageAbout ram-raid bollards in Fraserburgh
Bollards fitted in front of shopfronts, ATMs, jewellers and convenience stores to stop vehicles being used to break in. In Fraserburgh, that tends to mean sites such as town-centre squares, high street shopfronts and community car parks.
Coverage in Fraserburgh takes in the AB43 postcode district and nearby places like Rosehearty, Inverallochy, Strichen and St Combs. Jobs in Fraserburgh can be combined with work in Peterhead (15.3 miles) (straight-line distances).
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Aberdeenshire, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Aberdeenshire Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Aberdeenshire Council
- Postcodes
- AB43
- Guide price
- Typically £395–£1,495 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £945
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Peterhead (15.3 mi)
Typical ram-raid bollards jobs in Fraserburgh
Typical reasons Fraserburgh sites choose ram-raid bollards:
- Convenience stores and off-licences with glazed frontages
- Filling station kiosks and forecourt shops
- Through-the-wall and freestanding ATMs
What ram-raid bollards cost in Fraserburgh
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £395–£855 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £725–£1,195 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £1,045–£1,495 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Before we dig in Fraserburgh
For anything on the public footway in Fraserburgh we check with the roads authority first — Aberdeenshire Council for local roads, Transport Scotland on trunk routes. Private ground such as a car park or forecourt only needs the owner's go-ahead.
Bollards on private land often need no planning application, but listed buildings and conservation areas are different; the planning service at Aberdeenshire Council can confirm before anything is ordered.
We hand-dig near known services, adjust positions if a vault or duct is found, and reinstate the surface to match, whether that is slabs, block paving, asphalt or a sealed forecourt finish. Shop forecourts may be thin concrete over old fill, and filling station forecourts carry fuel lines, tank vents and interceptors that must be located precisely before anything is dug.
- Ask your landlord, and check any lease restrictions on alterations to the frontage.
- Check who owns the ground in front of the shop; if it is public highway, the roads authority's agreement is needed.
How the job runs
Look at how a vehicle would approach
At the free site survey we look at where a vehicle could reverse from, the kerb line, the forecourt and the frontage construction. Ownership of the pavement in front of the shop is checked at the same time.
Arrange consents
If the posts will stand on public highway, the highway authority's agreement is needed before work starts. Landlord consent is usually needed for leased units.
Reinstate the pavement
Paving, tarmac or forecourt concrete is made good flush with the base of each post, leaving no trip edges.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Removable posts | Lockable removable positions allow deliveries, shopfitting or shutter maintenance without leaving the frontage open permanently. |
| Stainless or decorative covers | Covers over steel cores for shopping streets and branded frontages where plain steel would look out of place. |
| Concrete-filled steel posts | Thick-walled steel tube root-fixed in a deep reinforced base. The usual unrated choice for shopfronts and ATMs. |
What moves the price in Fraserburgh
When we price ram-raid bollards in Fraserburgh, these make the biggest difference:
- Number of posts across the frontage or ATM
- Out-of-hours working to avoid closing the shop
- Covers and finishes for shopping streets
After installation
Keep visibility bands clean, repaint chips before rust sets in on steel, and keep locks on removable posts lubricated so staff can actually use them. Check them after any knock, because a post that has been hit may have cracked its foundation even if it still looks straight.
If posts in Fraserburgh are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Which parts of Fraserburgh do you cover for ram-raid bollards?
We cover all of Fraserburgh (AB43) and the rest of Aberdeenshire. We also work in Peterhead.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Fraserburgh?
For anything on the public footway in Fraserburgh we check with the roads authority first — Aberdeenshire Council for local roads, Transport Scotland on trunk routes. Private ground such as a car park or forecourt only needs the owner's go-ahead.
What's a typical price for ram-raid bollards in Fraserburgh?
In Fraserburgh, typically £395–£1,495 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £945 plus VAT, using our Scotland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
What is PAS 170-1 and do I need it?
PAS 170-1 is a standard for testing vehicle security barriers against low-speed impacts. It suits ram-raid risks where someone has asked for tested performance, such as an insurer or security adviser. If nobody has asked for a tested product, a well-founded unrated post is often adequate.
Will bollards stop an ATM being ripped out?
Correctly placed bollards stop a vehicle getting close enough to attach chains or ram the surround. They work alongside the machine's own anchoring and the bank's security measures. Positions need to cover the wall either side of the ATM as well as the front.