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Ram-raid protection bollards in Tiverton
Local installation of ram-raid bollards in Tiverton — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageAbout ram-raid bollards in Tiverton
Whether it's schools, town-centre squares and community car parks, ram-raid bollards in Tiverton are planned around who needs to get through and who doesn't. Bollards fitted in front of shopfronts, ATMs, jewellers and convenience stores to stop vehicles being used to break in.
Coverage in Tiverton takes in the EX16 postcode district and nearby places like Sampford Peverell, Witheridge, Halberton and Oakford. Jobs in Tiverton can be combined with work in Exeter (12.4 miles), Taunton (18.6 miles) and Exmouth (20.1 miles) (straight-line distances).
Tiverton at a glance
- Area
- Devon, England
- Highway authority
- Devon County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Mid Devon
- Postcodes
- EX16
- Guide price
- Typically £395–£1,495 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £945
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
What Tiverton sites use ram-raid bollards for
Common uses in a place like Tiverton:
- Jewellers, pawnbrokers and phone shops holding high-value stock
- Warehouses and trade counters with roller-shutter entrances
- Filling station kiosks and forecourt shops
Guide prices for Tiverton
| 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.
Before we dig in Tiverton
The highway authority for local roads in Tiverton is Devon County 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 Tiverton is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Mid Devon) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
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. Shopfronts often sit over cellars, coal holes, vaults and service entries, so what lies under the pavement can be more complicated than it looks.
- 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.
From survey to handover
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.
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.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reflective and contrasting bands | Bands near the top help pedestrians, including partially sighted people, see the posts on a busy pavement. |
| 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. |
| Stainless or decorative covers | Covers over steel cores for shopping streets and branded frontages where plain steel would look out of place. |
Pricing ram-raid bollards in Tiverton
Our South West guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Tiverton firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Foundation depth and what is found under the pavement
- Covers and finishes for shopping streets
- Reinstatement of forecourt or natural stone surfaces
Looking after them
Ram-raid bollards are robust but not maintenance-free. 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 Tiverton, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Ram-raid bollards in Tiverton: FAQs
Do you install ram-raid bollards in Tiverton?
We cover all of Tiverton (EX16) and the rest of Devon. We also work in Exeter, Taunton and Exmouth.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Tiverton?
The highway authority for local roads in Tiverton is Devon County 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.
How much do ram-raid bollards cost in Tiverton?
In Tiverton, 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.
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.
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.