East Sussex · England
Ram-raid protection bollards in Brighton
Ram-raid bollards for sites across Brighton and the rest of East Sussex, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageBrighton ram-raid bollards
In the city of Brighton, ram-raid bollards tend to go in at office forecourts, city-centre plazas and university campuses. Bollards fitted in front of shopfronts, ATMs, jewellers and convenience stores to stop vehicles being used to break in.
We cover Brighton's BN1 and BN2 postcode districts, including places such as Falmer and Waterhall. Nearby, we also work in Hove (1.2 miles), Portslade (3.5 miles), Rottingdean (3.7 miles) and Burgess Hill (9 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- East Sussex, England
- Highway authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Brighton and Hove City Council
- Postcodes
- BN1 and BN2
- Guide price
- Typically £415–£1,595 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £995
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Hove (1.2 mi), Portslade (3.5 mi), Rottingdean (3.7 mi), Burgess Hill (9 mi)
Guide prices for Brighton
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £415–£905 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £765–£1,245 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £1,095–£1,595 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Where ram-raid bollards go in around Brighton
Common uses in a place like Brighton:
- Pharmacies and late-opening premises
- Filling station kiosks and forecourt shops
- Convenience stores and off-licences with glazed frontages
Consents, ground and services in Brighton
The highway authority for local roads in Brighton is Brighton and Hove 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.
Many private-land installations in Brighton 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 Brighton and Hove City Council before posts go in.
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.
- Leave clear gaps for wheelchairs and buggies, typically at least 1,000 mm, and keep the footway width usable, referring to Inclusive Mobility guidance.
- Ask your landlord, and check any lease restrictions on alterations to the frontage.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Reflective and contrasting bands | Bands near the top help pedestrians, including partially sighted people, see the posts on a busy pavement. |
What moves the price in Brighton
Our South East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Brighton firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Covers and finishes for shopping streets
- Number of posts across the frontage or ATM
- Reinstatement of forecourt or natural stone surfaces
Keeping them working
Check them after any knock, because a post that has been hit may have cracked its foundation even if it still looks straight. If you have been raided despite having bollards, look again at the positions and gaps, because offenders tend to aim at any weak point.
If posts in Brighton are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Do you install ram-raid bollards in Brighton?
We cover all of Brighton (BN1 and BN2) and the rest of East Sussex. We also work in Hove, Portslade and Rottingdean.
Do I need consent for ram-raid bollards on a public footway in Brighton?
The highway authority for local roads in Brighton is Brighton and Hove 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.
How much do ram-raid bollards cost in Brighton?
In Brighton, typically £415–£1,595 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £995 plus VAT, using our South East guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
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.
Ram-raid bollards near Brighton
- Hove (1.2 mi)
- Portslade (3.5 mi)
- Rottingdean (3.7 mi)
- Burgess Hill (9 mi)
- Worthing (10.3 mi)
- Seaford (11.3 mi)