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Shallow-mount security bollard installation in Devon
Shallow-mount bollards for sites across Devon: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageShallow-mount bollards in Devon
Rated shallow-foundation bollard systems installed where buried services, basements or slabs rule out deep excavation. We cover Devon — Plymouth, Exeter, Paignton, Torquay and Newton Abbot and more.
Highway authorities for local roads in Devon: Devon County Council, Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council.
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Guide prices in Devon
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £1,995–£4,945 + VAT | Rated for a 7.5 t vehicle at 30 mph (48 km/h), tested foundation |
| Upgraded | £4,095–£7,045 + VAT | Rated for 7.5 t at 40 mph (64 km/h), tested foundation |
| Premium | £6,195–£8,995 + VAT | Rated for 7.5 t at 50 mph (80 km/h), or a specialist foundation |
Per bollard position, supplied and installed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Who looks after the roads in Devon
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth | Plymouth City Council | Plymouth City Council |
| Exeter | Devon County Council | the council for Exeter |
| Paignton | Torbay Council | Torbay Council |
| Torquay | Torbay Council | Torbay Council |
| Newton Abbot | Devon County Council | the council for Teignbridge |
| Exmouth | Devon County Council | the council for East Devon |
| Barnstaple | Devon County Council | the council for North Devon |
| Bideford | Devon County Council | the council for Torridge |
| Plymstock | Plymouth City Council | Plymouth City Council |
| Tiverton | Devon County Council | the council for Mid Devon |
Rules for shallow-mount bollards in England
Bollards on adopted highway are a matter for the highway authority under the Highways Act 1980, so they need its written agreement. On private land the owner's agreement is what matters; listed buildings and conservation areas need a word with the planning team first. Crash ratings (ISO 22343-1, or the superseded but still accepted PAS 68 and IWA 14-1) only hold when the product is installed to its tested foundation.
Details and sources: bollard rules in England.
How installation works
Map what is underground
Utility records, radar scanning and trial holes establish exactly how much depth is available along the line. This is the survey that decides whether a shallow system will fit at all.
Confirm the system with the manufacturer
The survey findings go back to the manufacturer and the client's adviser to confirm the system, its layout and any end details. A fixed written quote follows the free site survey.
Assemble and level the frame
Frame sections are placed, joined and set to line and level, with posts fixed as the drawing shows. Joints and fixings are photographed before any concrete goes in.
Pour, cure and reinstate
Concrete is placed to the specified grade and finish depth, then the surface is rebuilt to match. The line is protected until the specified curing period has passed.
Shallow-mount bollards in Devon: FAQs
Do you cover all of Devon for shallow-mount bollards?
Yes — including Plymouth, Exeter, Paignton, Torquay, Newton Abbot, Exmouth, Barnstaple and Bideford. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do shallow-mount bollards cost in Devon?
In Devon, typically £1,995–£8,995 per bollard position, supplied and installed, plus VAT, with a minimum job of £4,995 plus VAT, using our South West guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Devon?
For local roads, Devon County Council, Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
What if a service turns out to be higher than the records show?
Work stops at that position and the finding goes back to the manufacturer and your adviser. Sometimes the frame can be adjusted within tested limits; sometimes the utility has to be lowered or the line moved. We do not improvise a change to a rated foundation on site.
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.