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Ram-raid protection bollards in Gillingham
Ram-raid bollards supplied and fitted in Gillingham, Kent: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageGillingham ram-raid bollards
Ram-raid bollards suit plenty of Gillingham sites, leisure centres, town-centre streets and business parks among them. Bollards fitted in front of shopfronts, ATMs, jewellers and convenience stores to stop vehicles being used to break in.
Coverage in Gillingham takes in the ME7, ME8 and ME3 postcode districts and nearby places like Lower Twydall, Capstone, Kemsley Street and Lower Rainham. Nearby, we also work in Chatham (1.1 miles), Rochester (1.9 miles), Strood (3.1 miles) and Gravesend (8.5 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Gillingham at a glance
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Medway Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Medway Council
- Postcodes
- ME7, ME8 and ME3
- Guide price
- Typically £415–£1,595 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £995
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Typical ram-raid bollards jobs in Gillingham
Typical reasons Gillingham sites choose ram-raid bollards:
- Convenience stores and off-licences with glazed frontages
- Filling station kiosks and forecourt shops
- Warehouses and trade counters with roller-shutter entrances
What ram-raid bollards cost in Gillingham
| 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 Gillingham
In Gillingham, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Medway Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
If your site in Gillingham 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.
Shopfronts often sit over cellars, coal holes, vaults and service entries, so what lies under the pavement can be more complicated than it looks. 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.
- Leave clear gaps for wheelchairs and buggies, typically at least 1,000 mm, and keep the footway width usable, referring to Inclusive Mobility guidance.
- In conservation areas or on listed buildings, ask the local planning authority whether consent is needed.
What happens on site
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.
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. |
| Concrete-filled steel posts | Thick-walled steel tube root-fixed in a deep reinforced base. The usual unrated choice for shopfronts and ATMs. |
| Crash-rated bollards | Tested to IWA 14-1, ISO 22343-1 or PAS 68 for high-value premises or where a vehicle could build up speed. |
What moves the price in Gillingham
Two Gillingham jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Out-of-hours working to avoid closing the shop
- Foundation depth and what is found under the pavement
- Unrated, PAS 170-1 or crash-rated product
After installation
Ram-raid bollards are robust but not maintenance-free. 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 Gillingham.
Ram-raid bollards in Gillingham: FAQs
Can you install ram-raid bollards anywhere in Gillingham?
We cover all of Gillingham (ME7, ME8 and ME3) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Chatham, Rochester and Strood.
Do I need consent for ram-raid bollards on a public footway in Gillingham?
Medway Council is the highway authority covering Gillingham's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
How much do ram-raid bollards cost in Gillingham?
In Gillingham, 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.
Will bollards stop an ATM being ripped out?
Correctly placed bollards stop a vehicle getting close enough to attach chains or ram the surround. They work alongside the machine's own anchoring and the bank's security measures. Positions need to cover the wall either side of the ATM as well as the front.
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 Gillingham
- Chatham (1.1 mi)
- Rochester (1.9 mi)
- Strood (3.1 mi)
- Gravesend (8.5 mi)
- Maidstone (8.6 mi)
- Sittingbourne (8.6 mi)