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Ram-raid protection bollards in Redhill
Ram-raid bollards for sites across Redhill and the rest of Surrey, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageRam-raid bollards in Redhill
We supply and fit ram-raid bollards throughout Redhill, typically for sites such as schools, high street shopfronts 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 Redhill takes in the RH1 postcode district and nearby places like South Merstham, Salfords and Merstham. Jobs in Redhill can be combined with work in Reigate (1.5 miles), Horley (4.6 miles), Caterham (4.9 miles) and Banstead (5.9 miles) (straight-line distances). Brighton is around 29 miles away.
Redhill at a glance
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Highway authority
- Surrey County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Reigate and Banstead
- Postcodes
- RH1
- Guide price
- Typically £415–£1,595 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £995
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
What Redhill sites use ram-raid bollards for
Typical reasons Redhill sites choose ram-raid bollards:
- Premises that have already been targeted once
- Convenience stores and off-licences with glazed frontages
- Warehouses and trade counters with roller-shutter entrances
Guide prices for Redhill
| 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.
What we check first in Redhill
The highway authority for local roads in Redhill is Surrey County 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.
Many private-land installations in Redhill need no planning application, but the rules don't clearly cover bollards, so listed buildings, conservation areas and prominent frontages are worth raising with the planning team at the council for Reigate and Banstead before posts go in.
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.
- Ask your landlord, and check any lease restrictions on alterations to the frontage.
- Leave clear gaps for wheelchairs and buggies, typically at least 1,000 mm, and keep the footway width usable, referring to Inclusive Mobility guidance.
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.
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.
Reinstate the pavement
Paving, tarmac or forecourt concrete is made good flush with the base of each post, leaving no trip edges.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Crash-rated bollards | Tested to IWA 14-1, ISO 22343-1 or PAS 68 for high-value premises or where a vehicle could build up speed. |
| PAS 170-1 tested bollards | Tested against low-speed vehicle impacts and suited to ram-raid risks where a tested product is requested. |
| Reflective and contrasting bands | Bands near the top help pedestrians, including partially sighted people, see the posts on a busy pavement. |
Pricing ram-raid bollards in Redhill
When we price ram-raid bollards in Redhill, these make the biggest difference:
- Covers and finishes for shopping streets
- Reinstatement of forecourt or natural stone surfaces
- 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. Ram-raid bollards are robust but not maintenance-free.
For damaged or loose posts in Redhill, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about ram-raid bollards in Redhill
Do you install ram-raid bollards in Redhill?
We cover all of Redhill (RH1) and the rest of Surrey. We also work in Reigate, Horley and Caterham.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Redhill?
Surrey County Council is the highway authority covering Redhill's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
What's a typical price for ram-raid bollards in Redhill?
In Redhill, 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.
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.
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.