Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon · Northern Ireland
Driveway security posts for homes in Craigavon
Local installation of driveway security posts in Craigavon — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageCraigavon driveway security posts
Driveway security posts suit plenty of Craigavon sites, private parking bays, shared drives and carports among them. The common types are telescopic posts that retract into the ground, fold-down posts that hinge flat, and removable posts that lift out of a socket.
We cover the BT64, BT65, BT66 and BT67 postcode districts in Craigavon. Nearby, we also work in Portadown (2.8 miles), Banbridge (7.9 miles), Armagh (13.1 miles) and Lisburn (15.1 miles), measured as the crow flies. Craigavon is about 21 miles from Belfast.
Local details
- Area
- Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Northern Ireland
- Roads authority
- the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads)
- Planning authority
- Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
- Postcodes
- BT64, BT65, BT66 and BT67
- Guide price
- Typically £375–£825 per post inc VAT; minimum job £385
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
What driveway security posts cost in Craigavon
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £375–£565 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £515–£705 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £645–£825 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; -2% for Northern Ireland. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
What Craigavon sites use driveway security posts for
Around Craigavon, driveway security posts usually solve one of these:
- Drives where neighbours or visitors keep parking
- Open-plan frontages without gates
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
Consents, ground and services in Craigavon
Across Northern Ireland the Department for Infrastructure's DfI Roads is the roads authority, so driveway security posts on a public footway or road in Craigavon need its agreement before anything is dug. Posts on your own land do not.
Planning in Northern Ireland sits with the councils, so for a listed building or conservation area in Craigavon the planning team at Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is the one to ask 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. Domestic drives hide more than people expect.
- If the drive is shared or has a right of way over it, agree positions with the neighbour first.
- Make sure the post is on your own land; a post on the pavement or the dropped kerb needs DfI Roads' agreement.
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.
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.
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.
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. |
| Finishes | Black, grey, yellow or stainless finishes, with reflective bands so visitors see the post at night. |
| Semi-automatic posts | Rise on their own when unlocked and push down to lower. Easier for daily use than lifting a post. |
What moves the price in Craigavon
Two Craigavon jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
Looking after them
Use the post regularly and keep the lock lubricated, especially before winter. With telescopic and semi-automatic posts, lift the lid every few months and check the cassette is not holding water or silt.
For damaged or loose posts in Craigavon, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about driveway security posts in Craigavon
Which parts of Craigavon do you cover for driveway security posts?
We cover all of Craigavon (BT64, BT65, BT66 and BT67) and the rest of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon. We also work in Portadown, Banbridge and Armagh.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Craigavon?
Kerbside work in Craigavon is a DfI Roads question: the Department for Infrastructure is the roads authority for Northern Ireland, and its permission is needed for anything placed in the public road or footway.
What's a typical price for driveway security posts in Craigavon?
In Craigavon, typically £375–£825 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £385 plus VAT, using our Northern Ireland 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.
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.
Driveway security posts in nearby towns
- Portadown (2.8 mi)
- Banbridge (7.9 mi)
- Armagh (13.1 mi)
- Lisburn (15.1 mi)
- Dungannon (15.8 mi)
- Newry (18.7 mi)