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Ram-raid protection bollards in Exmouth
Ram-raid bollards supplied and fitted in Exmouth, Devon: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageExmouth ram-raid bollards
We supply and fit ram-raid bollards throughout Exmouth, typically for sites such as high street shopfronts, community car parks and small industrial units. Bollards fitted in front of shopfronts, ATMs, jewellers and convenience stores to stop vehicles being used to break in.
We work across EX8 and EX9 — Exmouth itself and places including Lympstone, Budleigh Salterton, Otterton and East Budleigh. We also cover neighbouring Exeter (9.2 miles), Newton Abbot (11 miles), Torquay (12 miles) and Paignton (14.5 miles) — distances are straight-line. It sits roughly 37 miles from Plymouth as the crow flies.
Exmouth at a glance
- Area
- Devon, England
- Highway authority
- Devon County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for East Devon
- Postcodes
- EX8 and EX9
- Guide price
- Typically £395–£1,495 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £945
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Exeter (9.2 mi), Newton Abbot (11 mi), Torquay (12 mi), Paignton (14.5 mi)
Guide prices for Exmouth
| 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 Exmouth
Typical reasons Exmouth sites choose ram-raid bollards:
- Pharmacies and late-opening premises
- Convenience stores and off-licences with glazed frontages
- Warehouses and trade counters with roller-shutter entrances
Before we dig in Exmouth
Devon County Council is the highway authority covering Exmouth's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
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 East Devon) 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. 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Reflective and contrasting bands | Bands near the top help pedestrians, including partially sighted people, see the posts on a busy pavement. |
| PAS 170-1 tested bollards | Tested against low-speed vehicle impacts and suited to ram-raid risks where a tested product is requested. |
| 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 Exmouth
When we price ram-raid bollards in Exmouth, these make the biggest difference:
- Reinstatement of forecourt or natural stone surfaces
- Removable positions and their locks
- Covers and finishes for shopping streets
Keeping them working
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. 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 Exmouth are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about ram-raid bollards in Exmouth
Do you install ram-raid bollards in Exmouth?
We cover all of Exmouth (EX8 and EX9) and the rest of Devon. We also work in Exeter, Newton Abbot and Torquay.
Do I need consent for ram-raid bollards on a public footway in Exmouth?
Devon County Council is the highway authority covering Exmouth's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
What's a typical price for ram-raid bollards in Exmouth?
In Exmouth, 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.