Argyll and Bute · Scotland
Driveway security posts for homes in Dunoon
Planning driveway security posts in Dunoon? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageDunoon driveway security posts
We supply and fit driveway security posts throughout Dunoon, typically for sites such as shared drives, front-garden parking spaces and new-build estate drives. The right one depends on the surface, the depth available and how often the post will be used.
Coverage in Dunoon takes in the PA23 postcode district and nearby places like Sandbank, Innellan, Kilmun and Blairmore. Dunoon is fairly self-contained, with no other large town within about 20 miles.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Argyll and Bute, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Argyll and Bute Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Argyll and Bute Council
- Postcodes
- PA23
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Typical driveway security posts jobs in Dunoon
Around Dunoon, driveway security posts usually solve one of these:
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
- Open-plan frontages without gates
- Drives where a gate would not fit or is not allowed
Driveway security post prices in Dunoon
| 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.
Before we dig in Dunoon
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Dunoon means Argyll and Bute Council. Driveway security posts on an adopted footway need its consent; trunk roads sit with Transport Scotland.
Many private-land installations in Dunoon 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 Argyll and Bute Council before posts go in.
We scan and hand-dig before cutting deep for a telescopic cassette. Domestic drives hide more than people expect.
- In conservation areas or at listed buildings, check with the local planning authority before fitting visible posts.
- If the drive is shared or has a right of way over it, agree positions with the neighbour first.
Installation, step by step
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.
Mark the position
The position is marked with the car in place, so we can check it blocks the car and that you can still open doors and walk past.
Fit the post
Telescopic cassettes and removable sockets are set flush in concrete with drainage beneath. Fold-down posts are anchored to concrete or a small new pad.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Removable posts | Lift out of a shallow socket and lock in place. Simple and low cost to fit, but must be stored when out. |
| Keyed-alike locks | Two posts or more can be supplied so one key opens both, which helps households with several cars. |
| Semi-automatic posts | Rise on their own when unlocked and push down to lower. Easier for daily use than lifting a post. |
Pricing driveway security posts in Dunoon
Two Dunoon jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
Keeping them working
Keep a spare key somewhere safe away from the car keys. 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 Dunoon, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Driveway security posts in Dunoon: FAQs
Which parts of Dunoon do you cover for driveway security posts?
We cover all of Dunoon (PA23) and the rest of Argyll and Bute.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Dunoon?
For anything on the public footway in Dunoon we check with the roads authority first — Argyll and Bute 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.
What's a typical price for driveway security posts in Dunoon?
In Dunoon, 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.
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.
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.