Leicestershire · England
Ram-raid protection bollards in Wigston
Ram-raid bollards for sites across Wigston and the rest of Leicestershire, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageWigston ram-raid bollards
From small industrial units, schools and community car parks, Wigston 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.
We cover Wigston's LE18 postcode district, including places such as Kilby. Nearby, we also work in Oadby (1.8 miles), Leicester (4.3 miles), Market Harborough (10.2 miles) and Hinckley (12.3 miles), measured as the crow flies. It sits roughly 4 miles from Leicester as the crow flies.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Leicestershire, England
- Highway authority
- Leicestershire County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Oadby and Wigston
- Postcodes
- LE18
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£1,445 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £925
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Oadby (1.8 mi), Leicester (4.3 mi), Market Harborough (10.2 mi), Hinckley (12.3 mi)
What ram-raid bollards cost in Wigston
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £385–£835 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £715–£1,145 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £1,045–£1,445 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; -2% for East Midlands. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Where ram-raid bollards go in around Wigston
Typical reasons Wigston sites choose ram-raid bollards:
- Warehouses and trade counters with roller-shutter entrances
- Premises that have already been targeted once
- Pharmacies and late-opening premises
Before we dig in Wigston
The highway authority for local roads in Wigston is Leicestershire County Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Ram-raid bollards on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
Many private-land installations in Wigston 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 Oadby and Wigston 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. Deep foundations need care near the building's own footings and basement walls.
- Check who owns the ground in front of the shop; if it is public highway, the highway authority's agreement is needed.
- Leave clear gaps for wheelchairs and buggies, typically at least 1,000 mm, and keep the footway width usable, referring to Inclusive Mobility guidance.
How the job runs
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.
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.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| PAS 170-1 tested bollards | Tested against low-speed vehicle impacts and suited to ram-raid risks where a tested product is requested. |
| 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. |
| Removable posts | Lockable removable positions allow deliveries, shopfitting or shutter maintenance without leaving the frontage open permanently. |
Pricing ram-raid bollards in Wigston
Our East Midlands guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Wigston firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Out-of-hours working to avoid closing the shop
- Foundation depth and what is found under the pavement
- Removable positions and their locks
After installation
If you have been raided despite having bollards, look again at the positions and gaps, because offenders tend to aim at any weak point. Check them after any knock, because a post that has been hit may have cracked its foundation even if it still looks straight.
If posts in Wigston are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about ram-raid bollards in Wigston
Which parts of Wigston do you cover for ram-raid bollards?
We cover all of Wigston (LE18) and the rest of Leicestershire. We also work in Oadby, Leicester and Market Harborough.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Wigston?
Leicestershire County Council is the highway authority covering Wigston'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 Wigston?
In Wigston, typically £385–£1,445 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £925 plus VAT, using our East Midlands 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.
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 Wigston
- Oadby (1.8 mi)
- Leicester (4.3 mi)
- Market Harborough (10.2 mi)
- Hinckley (12.3 mi)
- Loughborough (13.6 mi)
- Coalville (15.2 mi)