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Ram-raid protection bollards in Exeter
Ram-raid bollards for sites across Exeter and the rest of Devon, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageExeter ram-raid bollards
Bollards fitted in front of shopfronts, ATMs, jewellers and convenience stores to stop vehicles being used to break in. In Exeter, that tends to mean sites such as business parks, town-centre streets and industrial estates.
Coverage in Exeter takes in the EX4, EX2, EX1 and EX3 postcode districts and nearby places like Nadderwater, Topsham, Ide and West Clyst. We also cover neighbouring Exmouth (9.2 miles), Tiverton (12.4 miles), Newton Abbot (14 miles) and Torquay (18.1 miles) — distances are straight-line. Plymouth is around 36 miles away.
Exeter at a glance
- Area
- Devon, England
- Highway authority
- Devon County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Exeter
- Postcodes
- EX4, EX2, EX1 and EX3
- Guide price
- Typically £395–£1,495 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £945
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Exmouth (9.2 mi), Tiverton (12.4 mi), Newton Abbot (14 mi), Torquay (18.1 mi)
Ram-raid bollard prices in Exeter
| 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.
Where ram-raid bollards go in around Exeter
Common uses in a place like Exeter:
- Jewellers, pawnbrokers and phone shops holding high-value stock
- Filling station kiosks and forecourt shops
- Convenience stores and off-licences with glazed frontages
Permissions and groundwork in Exeter
In Exeter, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Devon County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
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 (the council for Exeter) first — we flag this at survey.
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. 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.
- In conservation areas or on listed buildings, ask the local planning authority whether consent is needed.
How the job runs
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 |
|---|---|
| Concrete-filled steel posts | Thick-walled steel tube root-fixed in a deep reinforced base. The usual unrated choice for shopfronts and ATMs. |
| Removable posts | Lockable removable positions allow deliveries, shopfitting or shutter maintenance without leaving the frontage open permanently. |
| PAS 170-1 tested bollards | Tested against low-speed vehicle impacts and suited to ram-raid risks where a tested product is requested. |
What affects the quote
When we price ram-raid bollards in Exeter, these make the biggest difference:
- Foundation depth and what is found under the pavement
- Out-of-hours working to avoid closing the shop
- Covers and finishes for shopping streets
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. 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.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Exeter.
Ram-raid bollards in Exeter: FAQs
Do you install ram-raid bollards in Exeter?
We cover all of Exeter (EX4, EX2, EX1 and EX3) and the rest of Devon. We also work in Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot.
Do I need consent for ram-raid bollards on a public footway in Exeter?
In Exeter, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Devon County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
How much do ram-raid bollards cost in Exeter?
In Exeter, typically £395–£1,495 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £945 plus VAT, using our South West 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.