Lincolnshire · England
Ram-raid protection bollards in Boston
Ram-raid bollards for sites across Boston and the rest of Lincolnshire, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageRam-raid bollards in Boston
Ram-raid bollards suit plenty of Boston sites, small industrial units, filling-station forecourts and high street shopfronts among them. Bollards fitted in front of shopfronts, ATMs, jewellers and convenience stores to stop vehicles being used to break in.
Coverage in Boston takes in the PE21, PE20 and PE22 postcode districts and nearby places like Fishtoft, Hall Hills, Sutterton and Bicker. Jobs in Boston can be combined with work in Spalding (14.1 miles) and Skegness (19 miles) (straight-line distances).
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Lincolnshire, England
- Highway authority
- Lincolnshire County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Boston
- Postcodes
- PE21, PE20 and PE22
- Guide price
- Typically £405–£1,545 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £965
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Typical ram-raid bollards jobs in Boston
Around Boston, ram-raid bollards usually solve one of these:
- Filling station kiosks and forecourt shops
- Warehouses and trade counters with roller-shutter entrances
- Premises that have already been targeted once
What ram-raid bollards cost in Boston
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £405–£885 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £745–£1,245 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £1,095–£1,545 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; +3% for East of England. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Consents, ground and services in Boston
The highway authority for local roads in Boston is Lincolnshire 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.
Bollards on private land often don't need planning permission, but it depends on the council's view, the height and the location; in a conservation area, next to a listed building or under an Article 4 direction, ask the local planning authority (the council for Boston) first — we flag this at survey.
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. Shopfronts often sit over cellars, coal holes, vaults and service entries, so what lies under the pavement can be more complicated than it looks.
- In conservation areas or on listed buildings, ask the local planning authority whether consent is needed.
- Ask your landlord, and check any lease restrictions on alterations to the frontage.
From survey to handover
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| PAS 170-1 tested bollards | Tested against low-speed vehicle impacts and suited to ram-raid risks where a tested product is requested. |
| Removable posts | Lockable removable positions allow deliveries, shopfitting or shutter maintenance without leaving the frontage open permanently. |
| 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. |
Pricing ram-raid bollards in Boston
Our East of England guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Boston firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Foundation depth and what is found under the pavement
- Removable positions and their locks
- Reinstatement of forecourt or natural stone surfaces
After installation
Check them after any knock, because a post that has been hit may have cracked its foundation even if it still looks straight. 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 Boston.
Common questions
Which parts of Boston do you cover for ram-raid bollards?
We cover all of Boston (PE21, PE20 and PE22) and the rest of Lincolnshire. We also work in Spalding and Skegness.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Boston?
Lincolnshire County Council is the highway authority covering Boston'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 Boston?
In Boston, typically £405–£1,545 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £965 plus VAT, using our East of England 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.
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.