Security & anti-ram
Security and anti-ram bollards
Bollards that stop vehicles reaching buildings, shopfronts and people — from concrete-filled steel posts to crash-tested systems installed to their tested foundations.
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Crash-rated (HVM) bollards
Installation of impact-tested HVM bollards rated to ISO 22343-1 (or the superseded, still-accepted PAS 68 / IWA 14-1) on the tested foundation.
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Shallow-mount security bollards
Rated shallow-foundation bollard systems installed where buried services, basements or slabs rule out deep excavation.
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Automatic rising bollards
Hydraulic and electro-mechanical rising bollards installed with controls, safety loops, signals and power, for managed vehicle access.
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Ram-raid protection bollards
Bollards fitted in front of shopfronts, ATMs, jewellers and convenience stores to stop vehicles being used to break in.
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Steel security bollards (unrated)
Concrete-filled steel bollards, root-fixed or base-plated, for car parks, forecourts, boundaries and nuisance vehicle control.
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Stainless steel bollards and bollard covers
Stainless steel bollards and sleeve covers in 304 or 316 grade, for building entrances, plazas and upgrading tired steel posts.
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| Service | What it's for | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Crash-rated (HVM) bollards | Installation of impact-tested HVM bollards rated to ISO 22343-1 (or the superseded, still-accepted PAS 68 / IWA 14-1) on the tested foundation. | Typically £1,995–£9,995 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £3,995 |
| Shallow-mount security bollards | Rated shallow-foundation bollard systems installed where buried services, basements or slabs rule out deep excavation. | Typically £1,995–£8,995 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £4,995 |
| Automatic rising bollards | Hydraulic and electro-mechanical rising bollards installed with controls, safety loops, signals and power, for managed vehicle access. | Typically £2,995–£14,995 per bollard + VAT |
| Ram-raid protection bollards | Bollards fitted in front of shopfronts, ATMs, jewellers and convenience stores to stop vehicles being used to break in. | Typically £395–£1,495 per bollard + VAT; minimum job £945 |
| Steel security bollards (unrated) | Concrete-filled steel bollards, root-fixed or base-plated, for car parks, forecourts, boundaries and nuisance vehicle control. | Typically £195–£895 per bollard + VAT (£225–£1,045 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £595 |
| Stainless steel bollards and bollard covers | Stainless steel bollards and sleeve covers in 304 or 316 grade, for building entrances, plazas and upgrading tired steel posts. | Typically £295–£1,195 per bollard + VAT (£345–£1,445 inc VAT for homes); minimum job £695 |
Common questions
What does a crash rating code actually tell me?
It tells you the vehicle used in the test, how fast it was travelling, the angle it hit at and how far it got past the bollard line. Your security adviser compares those figures with the vehicle and speed achievable on your approach. A rating that does not match the site's real risk is either more than you need or not enough.
How much shallower is a shallow-mount bollard foundation?
Often a fraction of the depth of a conventional rated foundation, commonly a few hundred millimetres. The exact depth depends on the system and rating chosen. What you gain in depth is usually traded for width, because the load is spread along a linked frame.
Should I choose hydraulic or electro-mechanical bollards?
Choose by how often the bollard will move and how you want it maintained. Hydraulic units suit busy entrances and heavier rated posts but need fluid and seal checks. Electro-mechanical units avoid fluid and are often simpler to look after at moderate traffic levels.