Inverclyde · Scotland
Ram-raid protection bollards in Greenock
Ram-raid bollards for sites across Greenock and the rest of Inverclyde, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageAbout ram-raid bollards in Greenock
Whether it's filling-station forecourts, community car parks and town-centre squares, ram-raid bollards in Greenock 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.
We work across PA15 and PA16 — Greenock itself and places including Inverkip. Jobs in Greenock can be combined with work in Gourock (2.4 miles), Port Glasgow (2.9 miles), Largs (11.2 miles) and Erskine (12.5 miles) (straight-line distances). Glasgow is around 20 miles away.
Local details
- Area
- Inverclyde, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Inverclyde Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Inverclyde Council
- Postcodes
- PA15 and PA16
- Guide price
- Typically £395–£1,495 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £945
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Gourock (2.4 mi), Port Glasgow (2.9 mi), Largs (11.2 mi), Erskine (12.5 mi)
Typical ram-raid bollards jobs in Greenock
Common uses in a place like Greenock:
- Pharmacies and late-opening premises
- Premises that have already been targeted once
- Jewellers, pawnbrokers and phone shops holding high-value stock
What ram-raid bollards cost in Greenock
| 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 Greenock
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Greenock means Inverclyde Council. Ram-raid bollards on an adopted footway need its consent; trunk roads sit with Transport Scotland.
Many private-land installations in Greenock 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 Inverclyde 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. Shopfronts often sit over cellars, coal holes, vaults and service entries, so what lies under the pavement can be more complicated than it looks.
- In conservation areas or on listed buildings, ask the local planning authority whether consent is needed.
- Ask your landlord, and check any lease restrictions on alterations to the frontage.
What happens on site
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.
Reinstate the pavement
Paving, tarmac or forecourt concrete is made good flush with the base of each post, leaving no trip edges.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Removable posts | Lockable removable positions allow deliveries, shopfitting or shutter maintenance without leaving the frontage open permanently. |
| Stainless or decorative covers | Covers over steel cores for shopping streets and branded frontages where plain steel would look out of place. |
| Reflective and contrasting bands | Bands near the top help pedestrians, including partially sighted people, see the posts on a busy pavement. |
Pricing ram-raid bollards in Greenock
Two Greenock jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Reinstatement of forecourt or natural stone surfaces
- Unrated, PAS 170-1 or crash-rated product
- Covers and finishes for shopping streets
Looking after them
Ram-raid bollards are robust but not maintenance-free. If you have been raided despite having bollards, look again at the positions and gaps, because offenders tend to aim at any weak point.
For damaged or loose posts in Greenock, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Common questions
Which parts of Greenock do you cover for ram-raid bollards?
We cover all of Greenock (PA15 and PA16) and the rest of Inverclyde. We also work in Gourock, Port Glasgow and Largs.
Do I need consent for ram-raid bollards on a public footway in Greenock?
For anything on the public footway in Greenock we check with the roads authority first — Inverclyde Council for local roads, Transport Scotland on trunk routes. Private ground such as a car park or forecourt only needs the owner's go-ahead.
What's a typical price for ram-raid bollards in Greenock?
In Greenock, typically £395–£1,495 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £945 plus VAT, using our Scotland 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.
What is PAS 170-1 and do I need it?
PAS 170-1 is a standard for testing vehicle security barriers against low-speed impacts. It suits ram-raid risks where someone has asked for tested performance, such as an insurer or security adviser. If nobody has asked for a tested product, a well-founded unrated post is often adequate.
Ram-raid bollards in nearby towns
- Gourock (2.4 mi)
- Port Glasgow (2.9 mi)
- Largs (11.2 mi)
- Erskine (12.5 mi)
- Johnstone (12.6 mi)
- Clydebank (14.1 mi)