Churches · Schools · Storefronts
Bollards and site security in San Diego
Keep cars away from the people inside. We install concrete filled steel bollards, removable bollards, curbs and barriers that protect entrances, gathering areas and glass storefronts, and we give nonprofits the bids and specs they need for a security grant.
- Bollards, curbs, wheel stops and barriers
- Bids and specs ready for grant applications
- Work scheduled around services and business hours
- Veteran-owned, licensed and insured
Call (619) 537-9408
What we install
Vehicle protection that works
Concrete filled steel bollards
Steel pipe bollards set deep in concrete footings and filled solid, at entries, walkways, storefront glass and gathering areas.
Removable and fold down bollards
Bollards that lock in place for services and events and come out when you need fire, delivery or maintenance access.
Crash rated systems
Engineered, crash rated bollards and barriers installed exactly to the manufacturer's or engineer's design and footing specs.
Curbs and traffic redirection
Raised curbs, islands and medians that steer cars away from entrances, drop off zones and outdoor gathering spaces.
Wheel stops and parking lot protection
Wheel stops, bollards at the head of parking stalls, and curbs that keep a car from rolling onto a walkway or into a wall.
Footings for fences, gates and lighting
Concrete footings and pads for security fencing, gates, light poles and camera poles installed by your other trades.
Security grants
Nonprofits: a federal grant can pay for it
The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), run in California by Cal OES, funds physical security for nonprofits at risk of attack, including houses of worship.
Up to $200,000 per site
For fiscal year 2026, nonprofits could apply for up to $200,000 per location.
Bollards qualify
Bollards, fencing and security lighting are listed examples of eligible physical security work.
Plan ahead
The FY 2026 round closed July 10, 2026. New rounds usually open in the spring, so get bids ready now.
What we provide for your application: an itemized bid, product specs, photos and a site plan. We do not write the vulnerability assessment or the application, because federal rules bar whoever prepares the assessment from bidding the installation.
Who we work with
Places where people gather
- Churches, synagogues, mosques and temples
- Private schools and daycares
- Community centers and nonprofits
- Storefronts and restaurants with glass fronts
- Medical and dental offices
- Apartment, HOA and office properties
How it works
From site visit to installed
- 1
Site visit
We walk the property with you, look at how cars approach the building, and mark where protection makes sense.
- 2
Bid and specs
An itemized bid with bollard type, spacing, footing depth and concrete specs, ready for your board, insurance or grant application.
- 3
Locate and permit
We call in underground utility locates, pull permits when needed and schedule around your services or business hours.
- 4
Install and document
Core or excavate, set and plumb the bollards, pour the footings, and hand you photos and an itemized invoice for your records or grant file.
Questions
Bollards FAQ
Can a security grant pay for bollards?
Often, yes. The federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP), run in California by Cal OES, pays eligible nonprofits for physical security upgrades. Bollards, fencing and security lighting are listed examples. For fiscal year 2026, nonprofits could apply for up to $200,000 per site.
The FY 2026 application closed July 10, 2026. New rounds usually open in the spring, so now is a good time to plan and get bids.
Can you help with the grant paperwork?
We help with the construction side: an itemized bid, product specs, photos and a site plan showing where everything goes, which is what your application needs to describe the project. We do not write the vulnerability assessment or the application itself. Federal procurement rules bar whoever prepares the assessment from bidding the installation, and we want to stay eligible to build your project.
Do grant funded projects have extra rules?
Usually. Federal grants can require competitive bids, specific documentation and approval before work starts. We provide detailed bids and invoices that fit those requirements, and we never start work before your grant is approved.
How deep do bollards go?
It depends on the bollard and what it needs to stop. Standard concrete filled steel bollards usually sit in a footing a few feet deep. Crash rated systems have engineered footings, and we build those exactly to the design.
Do I need a permit?
Sometimes, especially for crash rated systems, work near the public right of way, or larger site work. We tell you up front and pull the permit when one is needed.
Can bollards look good?
Yes. Bollards can be painted, wrapped in decorative covers, or swapped for heavy planters and benches in some spots, so the entry still feels welcoming.
Rose Concrete is a licensed concrete contractor and is not affiliated with FEMA, DHS or Cal OES. Grant figures are from the FY 2026 program; confirm current terms with Cal OES.
Protect the people inside.
Call or send the form and we'll walk your property and put together a bid.