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Driveway security posts for homes in Montrose
Local installation of driveway security posts in Montrose — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageMontrose driveway security posts
From front-garden parking spaces, new-build estate drives and shared drives, Montrose has plenty of places where driveway security posts earn their keep. Telescopic, fold-down and removable security posts for home driveways, to deter car theft and stop unwanted parking.
We cover Montrose's DD10 postcode district, including places such as Hillside and Craigo. We also cover neighbouring Arbroath (11.6 miles), Forfar (16.8 miles), Carnoustie (17.4 miles) and Stonehaven (19.6 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Local details
- Area
- Angus, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Angus Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Angus Council
- Postcodes
- DD10
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Arbroath (11.6 mi), Forfar (16.8 mi), Carnoustie (17.4 mi), Stonehaven (19.6 mi)
Driveway security posts in Montrose: common uses
Common uses in a place like Montrose:
- Open-plan frontages without gates
- Homes worried about keyless or relay car theft
- Houses near stations, schools or shops where drives get borrowed
What driveway security posts cost in Montrose
| 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.
What we check first in Montrose
For anything on the public footway in Montrose 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 Montrose 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.
Block paving reinstates well because the original blocks can go back; tarmac, resin-bound and imprinted concrete show patching, so we keep cuts tight and positions sensible. The water supply pipe, gas service and electric cable all cross the front garden, often at shallow depth and rarely where you would guess, and older drives may cover inspection chambers or soakaways.
- Connect any cassette drainage to surface water or a soakaway, not to the foul drain.
- If the drive is shared or has a right of way over it, agree positions with the neighbour first.
How the job runs
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. |
| Removable posts | Lift out of a shallow socket and lock in place. Simple and low cost to fit, but must be stored when out. |
| Finishes | Black, grey, yellow or stainless finishes, with reflective bands so visitors see the post at night. |
What moves the price in Montrose
Two Montrose jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Drive surface and how visible a repair will be
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
- Depth available and services under the drive
Keeping them working
If the post becomes stiff, deal with it early, because a post that is awkward to use is a post that stops being locked. Keep a spare key somewhere safe away from the car keys.
For damaged or loose posts in Montrose, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Common questions
Do you install driveway security posts in Montrose?
We cover all of Montrose (DD10) and the rest of Angus. We also work in Arbroath, Forfar and Carnoustie.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Montrose?
Montrose 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.
What's a typical price for driveway security posts in Montrose?
In Montrose, 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.
Which type of post is right for my driveway?
Telescopic if you want a flush, tidy finish and will use it daily, provided the ground can be dug and drained. Fold-down if digging is not possible or the drive is concrete. Removable if the post will only be used occasionally and you have somewhere to store it.
Where should a driveway security post go?
Close enough in front of the car, or between it and the road, that the car cannot be driven round it. We mark the position with your car in place during the survey. Sloping drives and wide frontages may change the obvious spot.