Kent · England
Ram-raid protection bollards in Gravesend
Local installation of ram-raid bollards in Gravesend — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageRam-raid bollards in Gravesend
From small industrial units, high street shopfronts and filling-station forecourts, Gravesend has plenty of places where ram-raid bollards earn their keep. Bollards fitted in front of shopfronts, ATMs, jewellers and convenience stores to stop vehicles being used to break in.
Coverage in Gravesend takes in the DA12, DA11 and DA13 postcode districts and nearby places like Shorne, Shorne Ridgeway, Sole Street and Gold Street. Nearby, we also work in Strood (5.7 miles), Dartford (6.8 miles), Rochester (6.9 miles) and Chatham (8 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Local details
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Kent County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Gravesham
- Postcodes
- DA12, DA11 and DA13
- Guide price
- Typically £415–£1,595 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £995
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
What ram-raid bollards cost in Gravesend
| 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.
Where ram-raid bollards go in around Gravesend
Common uses in a place like Gravesend:
- Jewellers, pawnbrokers and phone shops holding high-value stock
- Filling station kiosks and forecourt shops
- Pharmacies and late-opening premises
Before we dig in Gravesend
Kent County Council is the highway authority covering Gravesend'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 Gravesend is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Gravesham) 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. 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.
- If an insurer has asked for protection, confirm what standard or product they expect before ordering.
- Ask your landlord, and check any lease restrictions on alterations to the frontage.
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.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reflective and contrasting bands | Bands near the top help pedestrians, including partially sighted people, see the posts on a busy pavement. |
| 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 affects the quote
When we price ram-raid bollards in Gravesend, these make the biggest difference:
- Reinstatement of forecourt or natural stone surfaces
- Out-of-hours working to avoid closing the shop
- Number of posts across the frontage or ATM
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. 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 Gravesend.
Ram-raid bollards in Gravesend: FAQs
Can you install ram-raid bollards anywhere in Gravesend?
We cover all of Gravesend (DA12, DA11 and DA13) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Strood, Dartford and Rochester.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Gravesend?
Kent County Council is the highway authority covering Gravesend'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 Gravesend?
In Gravesend, 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 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.
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.