Tyne and Wear · England
Ram-raid protection bollards in Felling
Ram-raid bollards for sites across Felling and the rest of Tyne and Wear, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageRam-raid bollards in Felling
From community car parks, high street shopfronts and small industrial units, Felling has plenty of places where ram-raid bollards earn their keep. Bollards fitted in front of shopfronts, ATMs, jewellers and convenience stores to stop vehicles being used to break in.
We cover Felling's NE10 postcode district, including places such as Follingsby. We also cover neighbouring Gateshead (1.4 miles), Newcastle upon Tyne (2.2 miles), Hebburn (2.6 miles) and Wallsend (3 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Felling at a glance
- Area
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Highway authority
- Gateshead Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Gateshead Council
- Postcodes
- NE10
- Guide price
- Typically £375–£1,445 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £905
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Gateshead (1.4 mi), Newcastle upon Tyne (2.2 mi), Hebburn (2.6 mi), Wallsend (3 mi)
Guide prices for Felling
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £375–£825 + VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £695–£1,145 + VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £995–£1,445 + VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per bollard, supplied and installed; -4% for North East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Where ram-raid bollards go in around Felling
Typical reasons Felling sites choose ram-raid bollards:
- Premises that have already been targeted once
- Through-the-wall and freestanding ATMs
- Convenience stores and off-licences with glazed frontages
Consents, ground and services in Felling
In Felling, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Gateshead Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
Many private-land installations in Felling 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 Gateshead Council 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.
- In conservation areas or on listed buildings, ask the local planning authority whether consent 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.
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.
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.
Choosing the right spec
| 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. |
| Concrete-filled steel posts | Thick-walled steel tube root-fixed in a deep reinforced base. The usual unrated choice for shopfronts and ATMs. |
| 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. |
What affects the quote
Two Felling jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Unrated, PAS 170-1 or crash-rated product
- Out-of-hours working to avoid closing the shop
- Covers and finishes for shopping streets
Keeping them working
If you have been raided despite having bollards, look again at the positions and gaps, because offenders tend to aim at any weak point. Check them after any knock, because a post that has been hit may have cracked its foundation even if it still looks straight.
For damaged or loose posts in Felling, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Ram-raid bollards in Felling: FAQs
Which parts of Felling do you cover for ram-raid bollards?
We cover all of Felling (NE10) and the rest of Tyne and Wear. We also work in Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Hebburn.
Do I need consent for ram-raid bollards on a public footway in Felling?
Gateshead Council is the highway authority covering Felling'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 Felling?
In Felling, typically £375–£1,445 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £905 plus VAT, using our North East guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Will bollards stop an ATM being ripped out?
Correctly placed bollards stop a vehicle getting close enough to attach chains or ram the surround. They work alongside the machine's own anchoring and the bank's security measures. Positions need to cover the wall either side of the ATM as well as the front.
Will bollards spoil the look of the shop?
They change the frontage, but stainless or powder-coated finishes in shopfront colours can make them look deliberate rather than defensive. Many shopping streets already have similar posts, so new ones can be matched to what is there.
Ram-raid bollards near Felling
- Gateshead (1.4 mi)
- Newcastle upon Tyne (2.2 mi)
- Hebburn (2.6 mi)
- Wallsend (3 mi)
- Jarrow (3.9 mi)
- Washington (4.3 mi)