Kent · England
Ram-raid protection bollards in Faversham
Planning ram-raid bollards in Faversham? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageAbout ram-raid bollards in Faversham
In the town of Faversham, ram-raid bollards tend to go in at small industrial units, community car parks and filling-station forecourts. Bollards fitted in front of shopfronts, ATMs, jewellers and convenience stores to stop vehicles being used to break in.
Coverage in Faversham takes in the ME13 postcode district and nearby places like Boughton under Blean, Eastling, Painter's Forstal and Sheldwich. We also cover neighbouring Whitstable (6.7 miles), Sittingbourne (7 miles), Canterbury (8.6 miles) and Herne Bay (11.1 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Faversham at a glance
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Kent County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Swale
- Postcodes
- ME13
- Guide price
- Typically £415–£1,595 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £995
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Whitstable (6.7 mi), Sittingbourne (7 mi), Canterbury (8.6 mi), Herne Bay (11.1 mi)
Typical ram-raid bollards jobs in Faversham
Common uses in a place like Faversham:
- Filling station kiosks and forecourt shops
- Pharmacies and late-opening premises
- Jewellers, pawnbrokers and phone shops holding high-value stock
What ram-raid bollards cost in Faversham
| 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.
Consents, ground and services in Faversham
Kent County Council is the highway authority covering Faversham's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
Many private-land installations in Faversham 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 the council for Swale 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.
- Ask your landlord, and check any lease restrictions on alterations to the frontage.
- 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
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.
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.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Removable posts | Lockable removable positions allow deliveries, shopfitting or shutter maintenance without leaving the frontage open permanently. |
Pricing ram-raid bollards in Faversham
When we price ram-raid bollards in Faversham, these make the biggest difference:
- Covers and finishes for shopping streets
- Foundation depth and what is found under the pavement
- Removable positions and their locks
Keeping them working
Ram-raid bollards are robust but not maintenance-free. Check them after any knock, because a post that has been hit may have cracked its foundation even if it still looks straight.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Faversham.
Ram-raid bollards in Faversham: FAQs
Which parts of Faversham do you cover for ram-raid bollards?
We cover all of Faversham (ME13) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Whitstable, Sittingbourne and Canterbury.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Faversham?
Kent County Council is the highway authority covering Faversham'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 Faversham?
In Faversham, 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.
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.
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.
Ram-raid bollards in nearby towns
- Whitstable (6.7 mi)
- Sittingbourne (7 mi)
- Canterbury (8.6 mi)
- Herne Bay (11.1 mi)
- Ashford, Kent (11.6 mi)
- Gillingham (15.5 mi)