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Ram-raid protection bollards in Kent
Ram-raid bollards for sites across Kent: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageRam-raid bollards in Kent
We supply and install ram-raid bollards across Kent, with local pages for 23 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 Kent: Kent County Council and Medway Council.
Choose your town in Kent
- Maidstone
- Gillingham
- Chatham
- Tunbridge Wells
- Folkestone
- Margate
- Ashford, Kent
- Canterbury
- Sittingbourne
- Gravesend
- Dartford
- Ramsgate
- Dover
- Tonbridge
- Strood
- Whitstable
- Deal
- Sevenoaks
- Rochester
- Herne Bay
- Broadstairs
- Faversham
- Swanley
Guide prices in Kent
| 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.
Highway and planning authorities in Kent
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Maidstone | Kent County Council | the council for Maidstone |
| Gillingham | Medway Council | Medway Council |
| Chatham | Medway Council | Medway Council |
| Tunbridge Wells | Kent County Council | the council for Tunbridge Wells |
| Folkestone | Kent County Council | the council for Folkestone and Hythe |
| Margate | Kent County Council | the council for Thanet |
| Ashford, Kent | Kent County Council | the council for Ashford |
| Canterbury | Kent County Council | the council for Canterbury |
| Sittingbourne | Kent County Council | the council for Swale |
| Gravesend | Kent County Council | the council for Gravesham |
| Dartford | Kent County Council | the council for Dartford |
| Ramsgate | Kent County Council | the council for Thanet |
| Dover | Kent County Council | the council for Dover |
| Tonbridge | Kent County Council | the council for Tonbridge and Malling |
| Strood | Medway Council | Medway Council |
| Whitstable | Kent County Council | the council for Canterbury |
| Deal | Kent County Council | the council for Dover |
| Sevenoaks | Kent County Council | the council for Sevenoaks |
| Rochester | Medway Council | Medway Council |
| Herne Bay | Kent County Council | the council for Canterbury |
| Broadstairs | Kent County Council | the council for Thanet |
| Faversham | Kent County Council | the council for Swale |
| Swanley | Kent County Council | the council for Sevenoaks |
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.
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.
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 Kent: FAQs
Do you cover all of Kent for ram-raid bollards?
Yes — including Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham, Tunbridge Wells, Folkestone, Margate, Ashford, Kent and Canterbury. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do ram-raid bollards cost in Kent?
In Kent, 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.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Kent?
For local roads, Kent County Council and Medway Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
Can bollards go on the pavement outside my shop?
Only if you own the ground or have the highway authority's agreement. Many shop frontages include a strip of private forecourt, which is simpler. We check ownership as part of the survey.
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.