Scottish Borders · Scotland
Ram-raid protection bollards in Hawick
Local installation of ram-raid bollards in Hawick — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageHawick ram-raid bollards
Ram-raid bollards suit plenty of Hawick sites, high street shopfronts, filling-station forecourts and community car parks among them. Bollards fitted in front of shopfronts, ATMs, jewellers and convenience stores to stop vehicles being used to break in.
Coverage in Hawick takes in the TD9 postcode district and nearby places like Denholm and Bonchester Bridge. Jobs in Hawick can be combined with work in Galashiels (13.3 miles) (straight-line distances). Edinburgh is around 40 miles away.
Local details
- Area
- Scottish Borders, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Scottish Borders Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Scottish Borders Council
- Postcodes
- TD9
- Guide price
- Typically £395–£1,495 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £945
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Galashiels (13.3 mi)
Guide prices for Hawick
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £395–£855 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £725–£1,195 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £1,045–£1,495 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
What Hawick sites use ram-raid bollards for
Around Hawick, ram-raid bollards usually solve one of these:
- Filling station kiosks and forecourt shops
- Warehouses and trade counters with roller-shutter entrances
- Pharmacies and late-opening premises
What we check first in Hawick
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Hawick means Scottish Borders Council. Ram-raid bollards on an adopted footway need its consent; trunk roads sit with Transport Scotland.
Bollards on private land often need no planning application, but listed buildings and conservation areas are different; the planning service at Scottish Borders Council can confirm before anything is ordered.
Deep foundations need care near the building's own footings and basement walls. 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.
- Ask your landlord, and check any lease restrictions on alterations to the frontage.
- Check who owns the ground in front of the shop; if it is public highway, the roads authority's agreement is needed.
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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Removable posts | Lockable removable positions allow deliveries, shopfitting or shutter maintenance without leaving the frontage open permanently. |
| Reflective and contrasting bands | Bands near the top help pedestrians, including partially sighted people, see the posts on a busy pavement. |
| PAS 170-1 tested bollards | Tested against low-speed vehicle impacts and suited to ram-raid risks where a tested product is requested. |
What affects the quote
Two Hawick jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Out-of-hours working to avoid closing the shop
- Covers and finishes for shopping streets
- Unrated, PAS 170-1 or crash-rated product
After installation
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.
If posts in Hawick are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Ram-raid bollards in Hawick: FAQs
Do you install ram-raid bollards in Hawick?
We cover all of Hawick (TD9) and the rest of Scottish Borders. We also work in Galashiels.
Do I need consent for ram-raid bollards on a public footway in Hawick?
Hawick falls under Scottish Borders Council as roads authority. If the line of posts crosses onto adopted road or pavement, permission comes before excavation; on private land it does not.
How much do ram-raid bollards cost in Hawick?
In Hawick, typically £395–£1,495 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £945 plus VAT, using our Scotland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
Can bollards go on the pavement outside my shop?
Only if you own the ground or have the roads authority's agreement. Many shop frontages include a strip of private forecourt, which is simpler. We check ownership as part of the survey.