Carmarthenshire · Wales
Ram-raid protection bollards in Llanelli
Ram-raid bollards for sites across Llanelli and the rest of Carmarthenshire, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageRam-raid bollards in Llanelli
We supply and fit ram-raid bollards throughout Llanelli, typically for sites such as high street shopfronts, small industrial units and filling-station forecourts. Bollards fitted in front of shopfronts, ATMs, jewellers and convenience stores to stop vehicles being used to break in.
We work across SA15, SA14 and SA16 — Llanelli itself and places including Pontyberem, Pwll, Pont Henri and Bancffosfelen. Jobs in Llanelli can be combined with work in Gorseinon (5.2 miles), Swansea (10.3 miles), Ammanford (10.7 miles) and Clydach (11.2 miles) (straight-line distances). Swansea is around 10 miles away.
Llanelli at a glance
- Area
- Carmarthenshire, Wales
- Highway authority
- Carmarthenshire County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Carmarthenshire County Council
- Postcodes
- SA15, SA14 and SA16
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£1,445 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £915
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Guide prices for Llanelli
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £385–£835 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £705–£1,145 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £1,045–£1,445 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; -3% for Wales. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
What Llanelli sites use ram-raid bollards for
Around Llanelli, ram-raid bollards usually solve one of these:
- Filling station kiosks and forecourt shops
- Through-the-wall and freestanding ATMs
- Premises that have already been targeted once
Permissions and groundwork in Llanelli
Local roads and pavements in Llanelli are the responsibility of Carmarthenshire County Council as highway authority, with the Welsh Government's trunk road agents handling trunk roads. Posts on the public highway need that authority's consent; private land does not.
Bollards on private land often don't need planning permission, but it depends on the council's view, the height and the location; in a conservation area, next to a listed building or under an Article 4 direction, ask the local planning authority (Carmarthenshire County Council) first — we flag this at survey.
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. Deep foundations need care near the building's own footings and basement walls.
- Check who owns the ground in front of the shop; if it is public highway, the highway authority's agreement is needed.
- If an insurer has asked for protection, confirm what standard or product they expect before ordering.
What happens on site
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.
Reinstate the pavement
Paving, tarmac or forecourt concrete is made good flush with the base of each post, leaving no trip edges.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Crash-rated bollards | Tested to IWA 14-1, ISO 22343-1 or PAS 68 for high-value premises or where a vehicle could build up speed. |
| Reflective and contrasting bands | Bands near the top help pedestrians, including partially sighted people, see the posts on a busy pavement. |
| Stainless or decorative covers | Covers over steel cores for shopping streets and branded frontages where plain steel would look out of place. |
What moves the price in Llanelli
Two Llanelli jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Covers and finishes for shopping streets
- Removable positions and their locks
- Foundation depth and what is found under the pavement
After installation
Ram-raid bollards are robust but not maintenance-free. If you have been raided despite having bollards, look again at the positions and gaps, because offenders tend to aim at any weak point.
If posts in Llanelli are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Do you install ram-raid bollards in Llanelli?
We cover all of Llanelli (SA15, SA14 and SA16) and the rest of Carmarthenshire. We also work in Gorseinon, Swansea and Ammanford.
Do I need consent for ram-raid bollards on a public footway in Llanelli?
Before digging near the kerb in Llanelli we establish who owns the ground: adopted footways are Carmarthenshire County Council's responsibility, trunk roads the Welsh Government's, and everything else belongs to the site owner.
How much do ram-raid bollards cost in Llanelli?
In Llanelli, typically £385–£1,445 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £915 plus VAT, using our Wales 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.
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.
Ram-raid bollards near Llanelli
- Gorseinon (5.2 mi)
- Swansea (10.3 mi)
- Ammanford (10.7 mi)
- Clydach (11.2 mi)
- Carmarthen (13.5 mi)
- Neath (15.4 mi)