Kent · England
Ram-raid protection bollards in Chatham
Local installation of ram-raid bollards in Chatham — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageChatham ram-raid bollards
Across Chatham, typical sites for ram-raid bollards include college campuses, retail parks and industrial estates. Bollards fitted in front of shopfronts, ATMs, jewellers and convenience stores to stop vehicles being used to break in.
We cover the ME4 and ME5 postcode districts in Chatham. Jobs in Chatham can be combined with work in Gillingham (1.1 miles), Rochester (1.1 miles), Strood (2.4 miles) and Maidstone (7.8 miles) (straight-line distances).
Local details
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Medway Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Medway Council
- Postcodes
- ME4 and ME5
- Guide price
- Typically £415–£1,595 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £995
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Gillingham (1.1 mi), Rochester (1.1 mi), Strood (2.4 mi), Maidstone (7.8 mi)
Typical ram-raid bollards jobs in Chatham
Typical reasons Chatham sites choose ram-raid bollards:
- Through-the-wall and freestanding ATMs
- Warehouses and trade counters with roller-shutter entrances
- Convenience stores and off-licences with glazed frontages
Chatham: typical ram-raid bollard prices
| 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.
Before we dig in Chatham
Medway Council is the highway authority covering Chatham's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
If your site in Chatham is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Medway Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
We hand-dig near known services, adjust positions if a vault or duct is found, and reinstate the surface to match, whether that is slabs, block paving, asphalt or a sealed forecourt finish. Deep foundations need care near the building's own footings and basement walls.
- In conservation areas or on listed buildings, ask the local planning authority whether consent is needed.
- Check who owns the ground in front of the shop; if it is public highway, the highway authority's agreement is needed.
How the job runs
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.
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.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Concrete-filled steel posts | Thick-walled steel tube root-fixed in a deep reinforced base. The usual unrated choice for shopfronts and ATMs. |
| 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. |
What affects the quote
Our South East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Chatham firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Foundation depth and what is found under the pavement
- Removable positions and their locks
- Covers and finishes for shopping streets
Looking after them
Check them after any knock, because a post that has been hit may have cracked its foundation even if it still looks straight. Keep visibility bands clean, repaint chips before rust sets in on steel, and keep locks on removable posts lubricated so staff can actually use them.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Chatham.
Questions about ram-raid bollards in Chatham
Which parts of Chatham do you cover for ram-raid bollards?
We cover all of Chatham (ME4 and ME5) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Gillingham, Rochester and Strood.
Do I need consent for ram-raid bollards on a public footway in Chatham?
Medway Council is the highway authority covering Chatham's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
What's a typical price for ram-raid bollards in Chatham?
In Chatham, 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 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.
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.
Ram-raid bollards near Chatham
- Gillingham (1.1 mi)
- Rochester (1.1 mi)
- Strood (2.4 mi)
- Maidstone (7.8 mi)
- Gravesend (8 mi)
- Sittingbourne (9.2 mi)