Kent · England
Ram-raid protection bollards in Folkestone
Ram-raid bollards supplied and fitted in Folkestone, Kent: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageRam-raid bollards in Folkestone
Across Folkestone, typical sites for ram-raid bollards include high street shopfronts, small industrial units and schools. Bollards fitted in front of shopfronts, ATMs, jewellers and convenience stores to stop vehicles being used to break in.
Coverage in Folkestone takes in the CT20, CT19 and CT18 postcode districts and nearby places like Hawkinge, Capel-le-Ferne, Lyminge and Densole. Nearby, we also work in Dover (7 miles), Ashford, Kent (13.5 miles), Deal (14.1 miles) and Canterbury (14.2 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Kent County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Folkestone and Hythe
- Postcodes
- CT20, CT19 and CT18
- Guide price
- Typically £415–£1,595 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £995
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Dover (7 mi), Ashford, Kent (13.5 mi), Deal (14.1 mi), Canterbury (14.2 mi)
Where ram-raid bollards go in around Folkestone
Typical reasons Folkestone sites choose ram-raid bollards:
- Through-the-wall and freestanding ATMs
- Convenience stores and off-licences with glazed frontages
- Filling station kiosks and forecourt shops
What ram-raid bollards cost in Folkestone
| 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.
Permissions and groundwork in Folkestone
Kent County Council is the highway authority covering Folkestone'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 Folkestone 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 Folkestone and Hythe before posts go in.
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. 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.
- Ask your landlord, and check any lease restrictions on alterations to the frontage.
- In conservation areas or on listed buildings, ask the local planning authority whether consent 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.
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.
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. |
| PAS 170-1 tested bollards | Tested against low-speed vehicle impacts and suited to ram-raid risks where a tested product is requested. |
| 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
Two Folkestone jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Reinstatement of forecourt or natural stone surfaces
- Out-of-hours working to avoid closing the shop
- Foundation depth and what is found under the pavement
Keeping them working
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. Ram-raid bollards are robust but not maintenance-free.
If posts in Folkestone are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Can you install ram-raid bollards anywhere in Folkestone?
We cover all of Folkestone (CT20, CT19 and CT18) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Dover, Ashford, Kent and Deal.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Folkestone?
In Folkestone, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Kent County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
How much do ram-raid bollards cost in Folkestone?
In Folkestone, 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 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.
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 near Folkestone
- Dover (7 mi)
- Ashford, Kent (13.5 mi)
- Deal (14.1 mi)
- Canterbury (14.2 mi)
- Faversham (20.1 mi)
- Herne Bay (20.2 mi)