Somerset · England
Ram-raid protection bollards in Taunton
Ram-raid bollards for sites across Taunton and the rest of Somerset, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageRam-raid bollards in Taunton
We supply and fit ram-raid bollards throughout Taunton, typically for sites such as community car parks, schools and town-centre squares. Bollards fitted in front of shopfronts, ATMs, jewellers and convenience stores to stop vehicles being used to break in.
Coverage in Taunton takes in the TA1, TA2 and TA3 postcode districts and nearby places like Monkton Heathfield, Norton Fitzwarren, Bathpool and Staplegrove. Jobs in Taunton can be combined with work in Bridgwater (8.9 miles), Burnham-on-Sea (16.1 miles), Tiverton (18.6 miles) and Yeovil (21.1 miles) (straight-line distances). Bristol is around 37 miles away.
Local details
- Area
- Somerset, England
- Highway authority
- Somerset Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Somerset Council
- Postcodes
- TA1, TA2 and TA3
- Guide price
- Typically £395–£1,495 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £945
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Bridgwater (8.9 mi), Burnham-on-Sea (16.1 mi), Tiverton (18.6 mi), Yeovil (21.1 mi)
What Taunton sites use ram-raid bollards for
Around Taunton, ram-raid bollards usually solve one of these:
- Premises that have already been targeted once
- Through-the-wall and freestanding ATMs
- Filling station kiosks and forecourt shops
Ram-raid bollard prices in Taunton
| 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.
Consents, ground and services in Taunton
Somerset Council is the highway authority covering Taunton's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
If your site in Taunton is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (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. 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.
- 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
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 |
|---|---|
| Concrete-filled steel posts | Thick-walled steel tube root-fixed in a deep reinforced base. The usual unrated choice for shopfronts and ATMs. |
| Reflective and contrasting bands | Bands near the top help pedestrians, including partially sighted people, see the posts on a busy pavement. |
| Removable posts | Lockable removable positions allow deliveries, shopfitting or shutter maintenance without leaving the frontage open permanently. |
Pricing ram-raid bollards in Taunton
When we price ram-raid bollards in Taunton, these make the biggest difference:
- Covers and finishes for shopping streets
- Reinstatement of forecourt or natural stone surfaces
- Removable positions and their locks
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. If you have been raided despite having bollards, look again at the positions and gaps, because offenders tend to aim at any weak point.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Taunton.
Ram-raid bollards in Taunton: FAQs
Do you install ram-raid bollards in Taunton?
We cover all of Taunton (TA1, TA2 and TA3) and the rest of Somerset. We also work in Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and Tiverton.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Taunton?
The highway authority for local roads in Taunton is 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.
How much do ram-raid bollards cost in Taunton?
In Taunton, 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.
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.