Somerset · England
Ram-raid protection bollards in Clevedon
Ram-raid bollards supplied and fitted in Clevedon, Somerset: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageRam-raid bollards in Clevedon
Across Clevedon, typical sites for ram-raid bollards include high street shopfronts, schools and town-centre squares. Bollards fitted in front of shopfronts, ATMs, jewellers and convenience stores to stop vehicles being used to break in.
We cover Clevedon's BS21 postcode district, including places such as Tickenham, Stone-edge Batch, Kingston Seymour and Walton in Gordano. We also cover neighbouring Nailsea (4.3 miles), Portishead (4.7 miles), Weston-super-Mare (8.4 miles) and Bristol (11.3 miles) — distances are straight-line. Clevedon is about 11 miles from Bristol.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Somerset, England
- Highway authority
- North Somerset Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- North Somerset Council
- Postcodes
- BS21
- Guide price
- Typically £395–£1,495 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £945
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Nailsea (4.3 mi), Portishead (4.7 mi), Weston-super-Mare (8.4 mi), Bristol (11.3 mi)
Typical ram-raid bollards jobs in Clevedon
Common uses in a place like Clevedon:
- Warehouses and trade counters with roller-shutter entrances
- Convenience stores and off-licences with glazed frontages
- Premises that have already been targeted once
Guide prices for Clevedon
| 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 we check first in Clevedon
The highway authority for local roads in Clevedon is North Somerset 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.
If your site in Clevedon is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (North Somerset Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
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. 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.
- If an insurer has asked for protection, confirm what standard or product they expect before ordering.
- In conservation areas or on listed buildings, ask the local planning authority whether consent is needed.
What happens on site
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.
Reinstate the pavement
Paving, tarmac or forecourt concrete is made good flush with the base of each post, leaving no trip edges.
Finishes and options
| 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. |
| Stainless or decorative covers | Covers over steel cores for shopping streets and branded frontages where plain steel would look out of place. |
| Reflective and contrasting bands | Bands near the top help pedestrians, including partially sighted people, see the posts on a busy pavement. |
What moves the price in Clevedon
Our South West guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Clevedon firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Out-of-hours working to avoid closing the shop
- Removable positions and their locks
- Foundation depth and what is found under the pavement
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. 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 Clevedon are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Which parts of Clevedon do you cover for ram-raid bollards?
We cover all of Clevedon (BS21) and the rest of Somerset. We also work in Nailsea, Portishead and Weston-super-Mare.
Do I need consent for ram-raid bollards on a public footway in Clevedon?
In Clevedon, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from North Somerset Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
What's a typical price for ram-raid bollards in Clevedon?
In Clevedon, typically £395–£1,495 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £945 plus VAT, using our South West 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 near Clevedon
- Nailsea (4.3 mi)
- Portishead (4.7 mi)
- Weston-super-Mare (8.4 mi)
- Bristol (11.3 mi)
- Kingswood (15.1 mi)
- Burnham-on-Sea (15.3 mi)