Conwy · Wales
Ram-raid protection bollards in Llandudno
Local installation of ram-raid bollards in Llandudno — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageAbout ram-raid bollards in Llandudno
Ram-raid bollards suit plenty of Llandudno sites, small industrial units, filling-station forecourts and schools among them. Bollards fitted in front of shopfronts, ATMs, jewellers and convenience stores to stop vehicles being used to break in.
We work across LL30, LL31, LL32 and LL34 — Llandudno itself and places including Penrhyn Bay, Penrhyn-side, Gogarth and Glanwydden. We also cover neighbouring Colwyn Bay (4.8 miles), Abergele (10.7 miles), Bangor, Gwynedd (14 miles) and Rhyl (14 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Llandudno at a glance
- Area
- Conwy, Wales
- Highway authority
- Conwy County Borough Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Conwy County Borough Council
- Postcodes
- LL30, LL31, LL32 and LL34
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£1,445 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £915
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Colwyn Bay (4.8 mi), Abergele (10.7 mi), Bangor, Gwynedd (14 mi), Rhyl (14 mi)
What ram-raid bollards cost in Llandudno
| 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 Llandudno sites use ram-raid bollards for
Around Llandudno, ram-raid bollards usually solve one of these:
- Through-the-wall and freestanding ATMs
- Warehouses and trade counters with roller-shutter entrances
- Pharmacies and late-opening premises
Consents, ground and services in Llandudno
Local roads and pavements in Llandudno are the responsibility of Conwy County Borough 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.
Many private-land installations in Llandudno need no planning application, but the rules don't clearly cover bollards, so listed buildings, conservation areas and prominent frontages are worth raising with the planning team at Conwy County Borough Council before posts go in.
Shopfronts often sit over cellars, coal holes, vaults and service entries, so what lies under the pavement can be more complicated than it looks. 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.
- If an insurer has asked for protection, confirm what standard or product they expect before ordering.
- Ask your landlord, and check any lease restrictions on alterations to the frontage.
Installation, step by step
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Stainless or decorative covers | Covers over steel cores for shopping streets and branded frontages where plain steel would look out of place. |
| Removable posts | Lockable removable positions allow deliveries, shopfitting or shutter maintenance without leaving the frontage open permanently. |
| Concrete-filled steel posts | Thick-walled steel tube root-fixed in a deep reinforced base. The usual unrated choice for shopfronts and ATMs. |
What affects the quote
Our Wales guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Llandudno firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Removable positions and their locks
- Foundation depth and what is found under the pavement
- Out-of-hours working to avoid closing the shop
Looking after them
If you have been raided despite having bollards, look again at the positions and gaps, because offenders tend to aim at any weak point. 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 Llandudno are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Which parts of Llandudno do you cover for ram-raid bollards?
We cover all of Llandudno (LL30, LL31, LL32 and LL34) and the rest of Conwy. We also work in Colwyn Bay, Abergele and Bangor, Gwynedd.
Do I need consent for ram-raid bollards on a public footway in Llandudno?
Local roads and pavements in Llandudno are the responsibility of Conwy County Borough 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.
What's a typical price for ram-raid bollards in Llandudno?
In Llandudno, 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.
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.