Ceredigion · Wales
Ram-raid protection bollards in Cardigan
Ram-raid bollards supplied and fitted in Cardigan, Ceredigion: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageAbout ram-raid bollards in Cardigan
Across Cardigan, typical sites for ram-raid bollards include town-centre squares, schools and high street shopfronts. Bollards fitted in front of shopfronts, ATMs, jewellers and convenience stores to stop vehicles being used to break in.
Coverage in Cardigan takes in the SA43 postcode district and nearby places like Aberporth, Cilgerran, Parcllyn and Blaenporth. Nearby, we also work in Carmarthen (21.9 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Ceredigion, Wales
- Highway authority
- Ceredigion County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Ceredigion County Council
- Postcodes
- SA43
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£1,445 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £915
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Carmarthen (21.9 mi)
Ram-raid bollards in Cardigan: common uses
Common uses in a place like Cardigan:
- Convenience stores and off-licences with glazed frontages
- Warehouses and trade counters with roller-shutter entrances
- Pharmacies and late-opening premises
What ram-raid bollards cost in Cardigan
| 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.
Permissions and groundwork in Cardigan
Before digging near the kerb in Cardigan we establish who owns the ground: adopted footways are Ceredigion County Council's responsibility, trunk roads the Welsh Government's, and everything else belongs to the site owner.
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 (Ceredigion 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. 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.
- If an insurer has asked for protection, confirm what standard or product they expect before ordering.
Installation, step by step
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.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| PAS 170-1 tested bollards | Tested against low-speed vehicle impacts and suited to ram-raid risks where a tested product is requested. |
| 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. |
| Removable posts | Lockable removable positions allow deliveries, shopfitting or shutter maintenance without leaving the frontage open permanently. |
Pricing ram-raid bollards in Cardigan
Two Cardigan jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Foundation depth and what is found under the pavement
- Number of posts across the frontage or ATM
- Reinstatement of forecourt or natural stone surfaces
Keeping them working
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 Cardigan are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Do you install ram-raid bollards in Cardigan?
We cover all of Cardigan (SA43) and the rest of Ceredigion. We also work in Carmarthen.
Do I need consent for ram-raid bollards on a public footway in Cardigan?
In Cardigan the highway authority for local roads is Ceredigion County Council. We confirm whether the ground is adopted highway before quoting, because ram-raid bollards on a public footway need its agreement first.
How much do ram-raid bollards cost in Cardigan?
In Cardigan, 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.
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.
Can we still take deliveries through the front?
Yes, if one or more positions are removable. Staff unlock and lift out the post for deliveries, then refit it. The socket is designed to sit flush when the post is out.