What Are Height Restriction Barriers?

Height restriction barriers are steel structures installed at entrances to control the maximum height of vehicles allowed into a site. They’re essential for protecting car parks, retail sites, or loading bays from damage caused by high-sided vehicles like lorries, vans, or campervans.

Aremco’s height restriction barriers are UK-made, ensuring durable, weather-resistant protection for safe and efficient site management.

Why Choose Aremco’s Height Restriction Barriers?

✅ Heavy-duty steel construction – built to withstand knocks and daily use
✅ Custom clearance heights – choose any height limit for your site
✅ Fixed or swinging arm options – control access when needed
✅ High-visibility finishes – powder-coated or galvanised for durability
✅ UK manufacturing – quality you can trust and fast turnaround

Height Restriction Barrier Specifications

• Material: Steel (hot-dip galvanised or powder-coated) - Posts 120mm x 120mm x 5mm SHS / Top Frames 80mm x 80mm x 3mm SHS
• Standard Heights: Popular sizes like 2.0m, 2.1m, 2.2m — or made to measure
• Finish: Hot-dip galvanised or powder-coated in custom RAL colours
• Arm Type: Fixed or swinging for temporary access
• Applications: Car parks, commercial entrances, retail parks, private roads, warehouses

Common Uses for Height Restriction Barriers

• Stopping tall vehicles from entering low-clearance car parks
• Protecting overhead structures like canopies, lighting, or pipework
• Managing vehicle flow in retail or commercial sites
• Securing private areas from unauthorised lorry or van access
• Maintaining safety and preventing costly damage

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between a height barrier and a height restriction barrier?
They’re essentially the same thing — both limit the maximum height of vehicles entering a site to prevent damage or unauthorised access.

Can height restriction barriers swing open?
Yes! Aremco offers swinging-arm barriers so you can allow taller vehicles when required.

What’s the standard clearance height for car parks?
Typically between 2.0m and 2.2m, but Aremco can build barriers to any custom height.

Can barriers be powder-coated in different colours?
Absolutely — choose custom RAL colours for visibility or to match your brand.

Need a Height Restriction Barrier?

Keep your site safe and secure with Aremco’s UK-made height restriction barriers. Reliable, strong, and built to fit your exact requirements.

👉 Contact us today or call 01384 566222 for expert advice or a quick quote.

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Shipping Policy Update: Important Information

At Aremco Barriers, we strive to offer the best service to our customers. However, we regret to inform you that we are no longer able to provide shipping services to Ireland and Northern Ireland. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. You can however still order goods and collect from our premises.

Carriage Charges: Essential Information for Certain Regions

When placing an order, it's important to note that carriage charges are not included in the listed price for deliveries to certain areas. To ensure transparency and avoid any surprises, we kindly ask that you contact us directly to obtain specific carriage charges before finalising your order. The regions that require additional carriage charges include:

• Isle of Wight: PO 30-41
• Scottish Highlands: DD, PH1-7, PH14
• Inverness Areas: IV1, IV2-3 (CITY), IV30, IV4-19
• Outer Hebrides: HS1-2, IV20-29, IV37+
• Northern Scotland: PH15-26, KW1-4, HS3+
• Scottish Islands: KA27, KA28+, PA41-49, PA62-75
• Western Isles and Northern Isles: PA20-33, PA35-38, PA80, PH17-41, PH49-50
• Orkney and Shetland Islands: KW15-17, PA34, PA60-61, PA76-78
• Additional Remote Areas: PH42-44, ZE, AB, PH8-13
• Channel Islands: JE, GY, Alderney, Sark
• Isle of Man

For these regions, we aim to provide the most accurate and affordable shipping options available. Please reach out to our customer service team, who will assist you in determining the exact charges based on your location.

⭐ Customer Reviews

“The barrier looks great and keeps high vehicles out of our retail park. Very professional service.”
— Facilities Manager, Retail Park, Sheffield

“Aremco made us a custom height barrier and it’s perfect. Quick delivery and solid build.”
— Site Supervisor, Industrial Estate, Manchester

“Superb quality and finish. The powder coating makes it really stand out and withstands the weather.”
— Contractor, Commercial Site, Leeds

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