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Ram-raid protection bollards in Plymouth
Ram-raid bollards for sites across Plymouth and the rest of Devon, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageAbout ram-raid bollards in Plymouth
In the city of Plymouth, ram-raid bollards tend to go in at city-centre plazas, university campuses and office forecourts. Bollards fitted in front of shopfronts, ATMs, jewellers and convenience stores to stop vehicles being used to break in.
Coverage in Plymouth takes in the PL1, PL4, PL3, PL2, PL9 and PL5 postcode districts. We also cover neighbouring Plymstock (2.4 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Local details
- Area
- Devon, England
- Highway authority
- Plymouth City Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Plymouth City Council
- Postcodes
- PL1, PL4, PL3, PL2, PL9, PL5, PL6 and PL7
- Guide price
- Typically £395–£1,495 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £945
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Plymstock (2.4 mi)
Ram-raid bollard prices in Plymouth
| 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.
Typical ram-raid bollards jobs in Plymouth
Common uses in a place like Plymouth:
- Premises that have already been targeted once
- Warehouses and trade counters with roller-shutter entrances
- Convenience stores and off-licences with glazed frontages
Permissions and groundwork in Plymouth
The highway authority for local roads in Plymouth is Plymouth City Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Ram-raid bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
If your site in Plymouth is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Plymouth City Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Deep foundations need care near the building's own footings and basement walls. 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.
- Leave clear gaps for wheelchairs and buggies, typically at least 1,000 mm, and keep the footway width usable, referring to Inclusive Mobility guidance.
- Check who owns the ground in front of the shop; if it is public highway, the highway authority's agreement is needed.
How the job runs
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.
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.
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.
Options to consider
| 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. |
| 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. |
Pricing ram-raid bollards in Plymouth
Our South West guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Plymouth firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Out-of-hours working to avoid closing the shop
- Removable positions and their locks
- Number of posts across the frontage or ATM
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.
For damaged or loose posts in Plymouth, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Common questions
Do you install ram-raid bollards in Plymouth?
We cover all of Plymouth (PL1, PL4, PL3, PL2, PL9 and PL5) and the rest of Devon. We also work in Plymstock.
Do I need consent for ram-raid bollards on a public footway in Plymouth?
In Plymouth, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Plymouth City 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 Plymouth?
In Plymouth, 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.
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.
Will bollards stop an ATM being ripped out?
Correctly placed bollards stop a vehicle getting close enough to attach chains or ram the surround. They work alongside the machine's own anchoring and the bank's security measures. Positions need to cover the wall either side of the ATM as well as the front.