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Ram-raid protection bollards in Essex
Ram-raid bollards for sites across Essex: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageRam-raid bollards in Essex
We supply and install ram-raid bollards across Essex, with local pages for 21 towns below. Bollards fitted in front of shopfronts, ATMs, jewellers and convenience stores to stop vehicles being used to break in.
Highway authorities for local roads in Essex: Essex County Council, Southend-on-Sea City Council and Thurrock Council.
Choose your town in Essex
- Southend-on-Sea
- Basildon
- Colchester
- Chelmsford
- Harlow
- Grays
- Braintree
- Brentwood
- Clacton-on-Sea
- South Benfleet
- Canvey Island
- Billericay
- Rayleigh
- Stanford-le-Hope
- Wickford
- Witham
- Pitsea
- Maldon
- Waltham Abbey
- South Ockendon
- Harwich
Guide prices in Essex
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £405–£885 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £745–£1,245 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £1,095–£1,545 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; +3% for East of England. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Highway and planning authorities in Essex
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Southend-on-Sea | Southend-on-Sea City Council | Southend-on-Sea City Council |
| Basildon | Essex County Council | the council for Basildon |
| Colchester | Essex County Council | the council for Colchester |
| Chelmsford | Essex County Council | the council for Chelmsford |
| Harlow | Essex County Council | the council for Harlow |
| Grays | Thurrock Council | Thurrock Council |
| Braintree | Essex County Council | the council for Braintree |
| Brentwood | Essex County Council | the council for Brentwood |
| Clacton-on-Sea | Essex County Council | the council for Tendring |
| South Benfleet | Essex County Council | the council for Castle Point |
| Canvey Island | Essex County Council | the council for Castle Point |
| Billericay | Essex County Council | the council for Basildon |
| Rayleigh | Essex County Council | the council for Rochford |
| Stanford-le-Hope | Thurrock Council | Thurrock Council |
| Wickford | Essex County Council | the council for Basildon |
| Witham | Essex County Council | the council for Braintree |
| Pitsea | Essex County Council | the council for Basildon |
| Maldon | Essex County Council | the council for Maldon |
| Waltham Abbey | Essex County Council | the council for Epping Forest |
| South Ockendon | Thurrock Council | Thurrock Council |
| Harwich | Essex County Council | the council for Tendring |
Rules for ram-raid bollards in England
Bollards on adopted highway are a matter for the highway authority under the Highways Act 1980, so they need its written agreement. On private land the owner's agreement is what matters; listed buildings and conservation areas need a word with the planning team first. Crash ratings (ISO 22343-1, or the superseded but still accepted PAS 68 and IWA 14-1) only hold when the product is installed to its tested foundation.
Details and sources: bollard rules in England.
How installation works
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.
Reinstate the pavement
Paving, tarmac or forecourt concrete is made good flush with the base of each post, leaving no trip edges.
Ram-raid bollards in Essex: FAQs
Do you cover all of Essex for ram-raid bollards?
Yes — including Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Colchester, Chelmsford, Harlow, Grays, Braintree and Brentwood. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do ram-raid bollards cost in Essex?
In Essex, typically £405–£1,545 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £965 plus VAT, using our East of England guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Essex?
For local roads, Essex County Council, Southend-on-Sea City Council and Thurrock Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
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 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.