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Ram-raid protection bollards in Bedfordshire
Ram-raid bollards for sites across Bedfordshire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageRam-raid bollards in Bedfordshire
Across Bedfordshire, typical sites for ram-raid bollards include town-centre streets, retail parks and business parks. Bollards fitted in front of shopfronts, ATMs, jewellers and convenience stores to stop vehicles being used to break in.
Highway authorities for local roads in Bedfordshire: Bedford Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council and Luton Council.
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Guide prices in Bedfordshire
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £405–£885 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £745–£1,245 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £1,095–£1,545 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; +3% for East of England. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Who looks after the roads in Bedfordshire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Luton | Luton Council | Luton Council |
| Bedford | Bedford Borough Council | Bedford Borough Council |
| Dunstable | Central Bedfordshire Council | Central Bedfordshire Council |
| Leighton Buzzard | Central Bedfordshire Council | Central Bedfordshire Council |
| Ampthill | Central Bedfordshire Council | Central Bedfordshire Council |
Rules for ram-raid bollards in England
Bollards on adopted highway are a matter for the highway authority under the Highways Act 1980, so they need its written agreement. On private land the owner's agreement is what matters; listed buildings and conservation areas need a word with the planning team first. Crash ratings (ISO 22343-1, or the superseded but still accepted PAS 68 and IWA 14-1) only hold when the product is installed to its tested foundation.
Details and sources: bollard rules in England.
How installation works
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.
Agree the post type and positions
We agree unrated or tested posts with you, your landlord and any insurer or security adviser involved. A fixed written quote sets out the positions, foundations and reinstatement.
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.
Excavate and set the posts
Each position is hand-dug near services and taken to depth, then the post is set plumb in a reinforced concrete base. Work is planned around trading hours where possible.
Ram-raid bollards in Bedfordshire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Bedfordshire for ram-raid bollards?
Yes — including Luton, Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard and Ampthill. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do ram-raid bollards cost in Bedfordshire?
In Bedfordshire, typically £405–£1,545 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £965 plus VAT, using our East of England guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Bedfordshire?
For local roads, Bedford Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council and Luton Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
How many bollards does a shopfront need?
Enough to leave no gap a car could pass through across the vulnerable part of the frontage. For a typical small shop that is often three to five posts, but it depends on the frontage width and where a vehicle could approach from. The survey sets the number.
Can bollards go on the pavement outside my shop?
Only if you own the ground or have the highway authority's agreement. Many shop frontages include a strip of private forecourt, which is simpler. We check ownership as part of the survey.