West Midlands · England
Ram-raid protection bollards in Shirley
Ram-raid bollards supplied and fitted in Shirley, West Midlands: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageAbout ram-raid bollards in Shirley
Bollards fitted in front of shopfronts, ATMs, jewellers and convenience stores to stop vehicles being used to break in. In Shirley, that tends to mean sites such as small industrial units, filling-station forecourts and town-centre squares.
We work across B90 — Shirley itself and places including Dickens Heath, Cheswick Green, Tidbury Green and Major's Green. We also cover neighbouring Solihull (1.6 miles), Birmingham (5.9 miles), Smethwick (8.4 miles) and Redditch (9 miles) — distances are straight-line. Shirley is about 6 miles from Birmingham.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- West Midlands, England
- Highway authority
- Solihull Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Solihull Council
- Postcodes
- B90
- Guide price
- Typically £395–£1,495 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £945
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Solihull (1.6 mi), Birmingham (5.9 mi), Smethwick (8.4 mi), Redditch (9 mi)
Guide prices for Shirley
| 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.
Typical ram-raid bollards jobs in Shirley
Typical reasons Shirley sites choose ram-raid bollards:
- Convenience stores and off-licences with glazed frontages
- Pharmacies and late-opening premises
- Premises that have already been targeted once
Before we dig in Shirley
The highway authority for local roads in Shirley is Solihull 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 Shirley is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Solihull Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Deep foundations need care near the building's own footings and basement walls. 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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. |
| 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 Shirley
When we price ram-raid bollards in Shirley, these make the biggest difference:
- Foundation depth and what is found under the pavement
- Unrated, PAS 170-1 or crash-rated product
- Reinstatement of forecourt or natural stone surfaces
Looking after them
Check them after any knock, because a post that has been hit may have cracked its foundation even if it still looks straight. Ram-raid bollards are robust but not maintenance-free.
For damaged or loose posts in Shirley, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about ram-raid bollards in Shirley
Which parts of Shirley do you cover for ram-raid bollards?
We cover all of Shirley (B90) and the rest of West Midlands. We also work in Solihull, Birmingham and Smethwick.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Shirley?
Solihull Council is the highway authority covering Shirley'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 Shirley?
In Shirley, typically £395–£1,495 per bollard, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £945 plus VAT, using our West Midlands 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.
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.
Ram-raid bollards in nearby towns
- Solihull (1.6 mi)
- Birmingham (5.9 mi)
- Smethwick (8.4 mi)
- Redditch (9 mi)
- Halesowen (10 mi)
- West Bromwich (10.5 mi)