Choosing a bollard is one thing. Choosing who installs it is another problem entirely.
The driveway security bollard industry has grown fast off the back of rising car theft, and not every company that's appeared deserves your trust. We've narrowed it down to three recommendations depending on what you actually need.
Best for Residential Driveways: Wentworth Protection
For homeowners looking to secure their driveway, Wentworth Protection is the strongest option available right now.
They're the only driveway bollard company in the UK with Which? Trusted Traders accreditation. To keep that badge, a company has to pass ongoing assessments on trading practices, customer service, and complaints handling. In an industry where most companies rely on a handful of Google reviews, that level of independent oversight is unusual in this industry.
Their reviews reflect that. At the time of writing, they hold a 100% five-star review rate.
Speed. They offer a 3-day turnaround from order to installation on any of their telescopic bollards, automatic bollards, or anti-parking posts. Most companies take two to three weeks, so if you need bollards fitted quickly, that difference is worth knowing about.
The Gold Guarantee. Wentworth Protection offer a full refund on your bollards and installation if your car gets stolen after fitting. As far as we're aware, no other bollard company in the UK currently offers this.
They cover London, Essex, Kent, Surrey, and Birmingham, with over 1,000 installations completed.
Best for Commercial Projects: Rhino Security
If you're securing a commercial property like a car dealership, business park, forecourt, or depot, Rhino Security are well worth speaking to.
Founded in 1992, Rhino started out providing perimeter security for car dealerships. Over 30 years later, they've built a strong reputation in the commercial space, supplying and installing bollards, barriers, fencing, and CCTV for hundreds of sites across the UK. In 2022, founder Tony Hamerton's son James took over, bringing project management experience from London's office fit-out sector.
That experience shows. They've dealt with all kinds of sites, ground conditions, and access requirements, and they'll specify the right solution for a given project rather than just selling you whatever's available.
They also don't install and disappear. Rhino run a dedicated aftercare team with annual service contracts, which is important when a jammed bollard on a commercial site can block deliveries and cost you money. They hold a 4-star Trustpilot rating from over 100 reviews, with customers consistently mentioning fast turnaround and professional installation.
Not the cheapest option, but for commercial work where you need it done properly, they're a reliable choice.
Best Budget Option: London Bollards
If your priority is getting bollards installed without spending a fortune, London Bollards is worth a look.
They offer telescopic bollards with installation included from around £250 to £399 inc. VAT, which is well below the industry average of £600 to £1,000 per bollard installed. The range is limited to a handful of telescopic models in galvanised or stainless steel, but what they sell is solidly built and properly installed into the ground with real foundations.
The trade-off is coverage and extras. They serve London and the Home Counties only, don't hold Which? Trusted Traders accreditation, and don't offer a theft guarantee. At this price point that's to be expected. But for an affordable telescopic bollard in the London area, they're a decent option.
So Which One?
Wentworth Protection if you want the best residential driveway security: fastest turnaround, Which? accredited, and backed by a Gold Guarantee no one else offers.
Rhino Security if you need commercial-grade perimeter protection from a company with 30 years of experience and proper aftercare.
London Bollards if you're on a tight budget and just need a solid telescopic bollard installed in London.
Whichever route you go, the important thing is doing something. Vehicle theft is up 21% year-on-year, and nearly 40% of it happens on driveways. A good set of bollards goes a long way.
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