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Ram-raid protection bollards in Ramsgate
Ram-raid bollards for sites across Ramsgate and the rest of Kent, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageRamsgate ram-raid bollards
We supply and fit ram-raid bollards throughout Ramsgate, typically for sites such as schools, small industrial units and filling-station forecourts. Bollards fitted in front of shopfronts, ATMs, jewellers and convenience stores to stop vehicles being used to break in.
We work across CT11 and CT12 — Ramsgate itself and places including Cliffs End, Manston, Way and Haine. We also cover neighbouring Broadstairs (1.9 miles), Margate (3.4 miles), Deal (7.8 miles) and Herne Bay (12.8 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Ramsgate at a glance
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Kent County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Thanet
- Postcodes
- CT11 and CT12
- Guide price
- Typically £415–£1,595 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £995
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Broadstairs (1.9 mi), Margate (3.4 mi), Deal (7.8 mi), Herne Bay (12.8 mi)
Where ram-raid bollards go in around Ramsgate
Common uses in a place like Ramsgate:
- Convenience stores and off-licences with glazed frontages
- Warehouses and trade counters with roller-shutter entrances
- Jewellers, pawnbrokers and phone shops holding high-value stock
Ram-raid bollard prices in Ramsgate
| 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.
What we check first in Ramsgate
In Ramsgate, 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.
Many private-land installations in Ramsgate 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 Thanet 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. Shopfronts often sit over cellars, coal holes, vaults and service entries, so what lies under the pavement can be more complicated than it looks.
- If an insurer has asked for protection, confirm what standard or product they expect before ordering.
- Leave clear gaps for wheelchairs and buggies, typically at least 1,000 mm, and keep the footway width usable, referring to Inclusive Mobility guidance.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Reflective and contrasting bands | Bands near the top help pedestrians, including partially sighted people, see the posts on a busy pavement. |
| Stainless or decorative covers | Covers over steel cores for shopping streets and branded frontages where plain steel would look out of place. |
Pricing ram-raid bollards in Ramsgate
When we price ram-raid bollards in Ramsgate, these make the biggest difference:
- Number of posts across the frontage or ATM
- Out-of-hours working to avoid closing the shop
- Reinstatement of forecourt or natural stone surfaces
Looking after them
Ram-raid bollards are robust but not maintenance-free. If you have been raided despite having bollards, look again at the positions and gaps, because offenders tend to aim at any weak point.
If posts in Ramsgate are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Ram-raid bollards in Ramsgate: FAQs
Can you install ram-raid bollards anywhere in Ramsgate?
We cover all of Ramsgate (CT11 and CT12) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Broadstairs, Margate and Deal.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Ramsgate?
Kent County Council is the highway authority covering Ramsgate'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 Ramsgate?
In Ramsgate, 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.
How many bollards does a shopfront need?
Enough to leave no gap a car could pass through across the vulnerable part of the frontage. For a typical small shop that is often three to five posts, but it depends on the frontage width and where a vehicle could approach from. The survey sets the number.
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.
Ram-raid bollards in nearby towns
- Broadstairs (1.9 mi)
- Margate (3.4 mi)
- Deal (7.8 mi)
- Herne Bay (12.8 mi)
- Canterbury (15.1 mi)
- Dover (15.2 mi)