Greater Manchester · England
Ram-raid protection bollards in Heywood
Ram-raid bollards supplied and fitted in Heywood, Greater Manchester: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageRam-raid bollards in Heywood
Across Heywood, typical sites for ram-raid bollards include filling-station forecourts, town-centre squares and schools. Bollards fitted in front of shopfronts, ATMs, jewellers and convenience stores to stop vehicles being used to break in.
We cover the OL10 postcode district in Heywood. Jobs in Heywood can be combined with work in Middleton (3 miles), Rochdale (3.2 miles), Bury (3.3 miles) and Royton (4.4 miles) (straight-line distances). Oldham is around 5 miles away.
Heywood at a glance
- Area
- Greater Manchester, England
- Highway authority
- Rochdale Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Rochdale Council
- Postcodes
- OL10
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£1,445 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £925
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Typical ram-raid bollards jobs in Heywood
Around Heywood, ram-raid bollards usually solve one of these:
- Jewellers, pawnbrokers and phone shops holding high-value stock
- Through-the-wall and freestanding ATMs
- Premises that have already been targeted once
Heywood: typical ram-raid bollard prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £385–£835 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £715–£1,145 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £1,045–£1,445 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; -2% for North West. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Before we dig in Heywood
Rochdale Council is the highway authority covering Heywood'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 (Rochdale Council) first — we flag this at survey.
Shopfronts often sit over cellars, coal holes, vaults and service entries, so what lies under the pavement can be more complicated than it looks. 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.
- If an insurer has asked for protection, confirm what standard or product they expect before ordering.
- Check who owns the ground in front of the shop; if it is public highway, the highway authority's agreement is needed.
What happens on site
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.
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. |
| PAS 170-1 tested bollards | Tested against low-speed vehicle impacts and suited to ram-raid risks where a tested product is requested. |
| 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. |
What moves the price in Heywood
Two Heywood jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Number of posts across the frontage or ATM
- Out-of-hours working to avoid closing the shop
- Removable positions and their locks
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. Check them after any knock, because a post that has been hit may have cracked its foundation even if it still looks straight.
For damaged or loose posts in Heywood, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about ram-raid bollards in Heywood
Which parts of Heywood do you cover for ram-raid bollards?
We cover all of Heywood (OL10) and the rest of Greater Manchester. We also work in Middleton, Rochdale and Bury.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Heywood?
The highway authority for local roads in Heywood is Rochdale 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.
What's a typical price for ram-raid bollards in Heywood?
In Heywood, typically £385–£1,445 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £925 plus VAT, using our North West 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.
Will bollards spoil the look of the shop?
They change the frontage, but stainless or powder-coated finishes in shopfront colours can make them look deliberate rather than defensive. Many shopping streets already have similar posts, so new ones can be matched to what is there.