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Ram-raid protection bollards in Ealing

Ram-raid bollards supplied and fitted in Ealing, London: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.

Stainless steel bollards protecting the glazed front of a convenience store on a terraced street at nightComputer-generated image

Ealing ram-raid bollards

Whether it's office entrances, estate car parks and places of worship, ram-raid bollards in Ealing are planned around who needs to get through and who doesn't. Bollards fitted in front of shopfronts, ATMs, jewellers and convenience stores to stop vehicles being used to break in.

We work across W13, W5, W7, UB6, W3 and UB1 — Ealing itself and places including Southall, Greenford and Northolt. We also cover neighbouring Brent (3.1 miles), Hammersmith and Fulham (4 miles), Harrow (5 miles) and Hounslow (5.1 miles) — distances are straight-line.

Local details

Area
London, England
Highway authority
Ealing Council (local roads)
Planning authority
Ealing Council
Postcodes
W13, W5, W7, UB6, W3, UB1, UB5 and UB2
Guide price
Typically £455–£1,695 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £1,095
Survey
Free, with a fixed written quote
Nearby
Brent (3.1 mi), Hammersmith and Fulham (4 mi), Harrow (5 mi), Hounslow (5.1 mi)

Ealing: typical ram-raid bollard prices

SpecificationGuide priceIncludes
Standard£455–£985 + VATStandard post, foundation, reinstatement
Upgraded£835–£1,345 + VATUpgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys
Premium£1,195–£1,695 + VATHeavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish

Per bollard, supplied and installed; +15% for London. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.

What Ealing sites use ram-raid bollards for

Common uses in a place like Ealing:

  • Through-the-wall and freestanding ATMs
  • Premises that have already been targeted once
  • Convenience stores and off-licences with glazed frontages

Before we dig in Ealing

The highway authority for local roads in Ealing is Ealing Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. 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 (Ealing Council) first — we flag this at survey.

Deep foundations need care near the building's own footings and basement walls. 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.

  • Leave clear gaps for wheelchairs and buggies, typically at least 1,000 mm, and keep the footway width usable, referring to Inclusive Mobility guidance.
  • Check who owns the ground in front of the shop; if it is public highway, the highway authority's agreement is needed.

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.

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.

Finishes and options

OptionDetail
Removable postsLockable removable positions allow deliveries, shopfitting or shutter maintenance without leaving the frontage open permanently.
Reflective and contrasting bandsBands near the top help pedestrians, including partially sighted people, see the posts on a busy pavement.
Crash-rated bollardsTested 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 Ealing

Two Ealing jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:

  • Reinstatement of forecourt or natural stone surfaces
  • Unrated, PAS 170-1 or crash-rated product
  • Number of posts across the frontage or ATM

Keeping them working

If you have been raided despite having bollards, look again at the positions and gaps, because offenders tend to aim at any weak point. Ram-raid bollards are robust but not maintenance-free.

If posts in Ealing are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.

Ram-raid bollards in Ealing: FAQs

Do you install ram-raid bollards in Ealing?

We cover all of Ealing (W13, W5, W7, UB6, W3 and UB1) and the rest of London. We also work in Brent, Hammersmith and Fulham and Harrow.

Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Ealing?

In Ealing, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Ealing Council, the local highway authority. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.

What's a typical price for ram-raid bollards in Ealing?

In Ealing, typically £455–£1,695 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £1,095 plus VAT, using our London guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.

Can we still take deliveries through the front?

Yes, if one or more positions are removable. Staff unlock and lift out the post for deliveries, then refit it. The socket is designed to sit flush when the post is out.

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.

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Need bollards fitted?

Free site survey and a fixed, itemised written quote for installation work. Repairs and servicing are priced in writing before we start.

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