Surrey · England
Ram-raid protection bollards in Godalming
Local installation of ram-raid bollards in Godalming — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageGodalming ram-raid bollards
We supply and fit ram-raid bollards throughout Godalming, typically for sites such as high street shopfronts, schools and filling-station forecourts. Bollards fitted in front of shopfronts, ATMs, jewellers and convenience stores to stop vehicles being used to break in.
We cover Godalming's GU7, GU8 and GU5 postcode districts, including places such as Farncombe, Hurtmore, Busbridge and Binscombe. We also cover neighbouring Guildford (3.8 miles), Aldershot (7.8 miles), Farnham (8.3 miles) and Woking (9.5 miles) — distances are straight-line. Reading is around 24 miles away.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Highway authority
- Surrey County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Waverley
- Postcodes
- GU7, GU8 and GU5
- Guide price
- Typically £415–£1,595 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £995
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Where ram-raid bollards go in around Godalming
Common uses in a place like Godalming:
- Filling station kiosks and forecourt shops
- Premises that have already been targeted once
- Warehouses and trade counters with roller-shutter entrances
Ram-raid bollard prices in Godalming
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £415–£905 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £765–£1,245 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £1,095–£1,595 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Before we dig in Godalming
Surrey County Council is the highway authority covering Godalming'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 Godalming is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Waverley) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Shopfronts often sit over cellars, coal holes, vaults and service entries, so what lies under the pavement can be more complicated than it looks. Deep foundations need care near the building's own footings and basement walls.
- 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 highway authority's agreement is needed.
Installation, step by step
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.
Finishes and options
| 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. |
| Stainless or decorative covers | Covers over steel cores for shopping streets and branded frontages where plain steel would look out of place. |
| Removable posts | Lockable removable positions allow deliveries, shopfitting or shutter maintenance without leaving the frontage open permanently. |
What affects the quote
Our South East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Godalming firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Foundation depth and what is found under the pavement
- Number of posts across the frontage or ATM
- Out-of-hours working to avoid closing the shop
Looking after 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. 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 posts in Godalming are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Can you install ram-raid bollards anywhere in Godalming?
We cover all of Godalming (GU7, GU8 and GU5) and the rest of Surrey. We also work in Guildford, Aldershot and Farnham.
Do I need consent for ram-raid bollards on a public footway in Godalming?
Surrey County Council is the highway authority covering Godalming's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
How much do ram-raid bollards cost in Godalming?
In Godalming, typically £415–£1,595 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £995 plus VAT, using our South East 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 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.
Ram-raid bollards in nearby towns
- Guildford (3.8 mi)
- Aldershot (7.8 mi)
- Farnham (8.3 mi)
- Woking (9.5 mi)
- Farnborough (9.7 mi)
- Fleet (11.6 mi)