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Driveway security posts for homes in Forfar
Driveway security posts for sites across Forfar and the rest of Angus, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageForfar driveway security posts
Driveway security posts suit plenty of Forfar sites, carports, new-build estate drives and front-garden parking spaces among them. The right one depends on the surface, the depth available and how often the post will be used.
We cover Forfar's DD8 postcode district, including places such as Kirriemuir, Letham, Glamis and Westmuir. We also cover neighbouring Carnoustie (12 miles), Dundee (12.5 miles), Arbroath (12.8 miles) and Montrose (16.8 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Angus, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Angus Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Angus Council
- Postcodes
- DD8
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Carnoustie (12 mi), Dundee (12.5 mi), Arbroath (12.8 mi), Montrose (16.8 mi)
What driveway security posts cost in Forfar
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £385–£575 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £525–£715 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £665–£845 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Typical driveway security posts jobs in Forfar
Around Forfar, driveway security posts usually solve one of these:
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
- Drives where neighbours or visitors keep parking
- Houses near stations, schools or shops where drives get borrowed
What we check first in Forfar
For anything on the public footway in Forfar we check with the roads authority first — Angus Council for local roads, Transport Scotland on trunk routes. Private ground such as a car park or forecourt only needs the owner's go-ahead.
Many private-land installations in Forfar need no planning application, but the rules don't clearly cover bollards, so listed buildings, conservation areas and prominent frontages are worth raising with the planning team at Angus Council before posts go in.
Domestic drives hide more than people expect. We scan and hand-dig before cutting deep for a telescopic cassette.
- In conservation areas or at listed buildings, check with the local planning authority before fitting visible posts.
- Make sure the post is on your own land; a post on the pavement or the dropped kerb needs the roads authority's agreement.
From survey to handover
Free home survey
We look at your drive, how and where you park, the surface and what might be under it, such as the water pipe or a gas service. You receive a fixed written quote with the post type and position marked.
Cut the surface
Block paving is lifted carefully for reuse; tarmac, concrete or resin is cut neatly to keep the patch as small as possible.
Make good and show you
The surface is reinstated and cleaned. We show you how to lock, lower and raise the post and hand over the keys.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fold-down posts | Hinged posts bolted down with resin anchors. Quick to fit and no digging, but need a solid base to fix into. |
| Keyed-alike locks | Two posts or more can be supplied so one key opens both, which helps households with several cars. |
| Telescopic posts | Retract into a cassette with a flush lid when lowered. Tidy and secure, but need depth and drainage under the drive. |
What affects the quote
When we price driveway security posts in Forfar, these make the biggest difference:
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
- Depth available and services under the drive
Looking after them
With telescopic and semi-automatic posts, lift the lid every few months and check the cassette is not holding water or silt. If the post becomes stiff, deal with it early, because a post that is awkward to use is a post that stops being locked.
For damaged or loose posts in Forfar, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Driveway security posts in Forfar: FAQs
Which parts of Forfar do you cover for driveway security posts?
We cover all of Forfar (DD8) and the rest of Angus. We also work in Carnoustie, Dundee and Arbroath.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Forfar?
Forfar falls under Angus Council as roads authority. If the line of posts crosses onto adopted road or pavement, permission comes before excavation; on private land it does not.
How much do driveway security posts cost in Forfar?
In Forfar, typically £385–£845 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £395 plus VAT, using our Scotland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Do I need two posts for two cars?
Not always. On a narrow drive where one car parks behind the other, one post at the front may be enough. On a wide drive with cars side by side, two posts are usually needed to block both.
Will fitting a post damage my block paving?
Only a small area is lifted and the original blocks are relaid around the post. Done carefully, the repair is hard to spot. Resin and imprinted drives show patching more.