Berkshire · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Slough
Local installation of driveway security posts in Slough — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageSlough driveway security posts
Whether it's carports, private parking bays and shared drives, driveway security posts in Slough are planned around who needs to get through and who doesn't. The right one depends on the surface, the depth available and how often the post will be used.
Coverage in Slough takes in the SL1, SL2 and SL3 postcode districts and nearby places like Poyle and Colnbrook. Nearby, we also work in Windsor (1.8 miles), Maidenhead (5.4 miles), Gerrards Cross (5.6 miles) and Egham (5.7 miles), measured as the crow flies. Reading is around 17 miles away.
Local details
- Area
- Berkshire, England
- Highway authority
- Slough Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Slough Council
- Postcodes
- SL1, SL2 and SL3
- Guide price
- Typically £405–£895 per post inc VAT; minimum job £415
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Windsor (1.8 mi), Maidenhead (5.4 mi), Gerrards Cross (5.6 mi), Egham (5.7 mi)
Driveway security post prices in Slough
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £405–£615 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £555–£755 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £705–£895 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Driveway security posts in Slough: common uses
Typical reasons Slough sites choose driveway security posts:
- Homes worried about keyless or relay car theft
- Houses near stations, schools or shops where drives get borrowed
- Drives where a gate would not fit or is not allowed
Before we dig in Slough
Slough Council is the highway authority covering Slough's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
Bollards on private land often don't need planning permission, but it depends on the council's view, the height and the location; in a conservation area, next to a listed building or under an Article 4 direction, ask the local planning authority (Slough Council) first — we flag this at survey.
Domestic drives hide more than people expect. 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.
- 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 highway authority's agreement.
From survey to handover
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.
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.
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.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Telescopic posts | Retract into a cassette with a flush lid when lowered. Tidy and secure, but need depth and drainage under the drive. |
| Keyed-alike locks | Two posts or more can be supplied so one key opens both, which helps households with several cars. |
| Fold-down posts | Hinged posts bolted down with resin anchors. Quick to fit and no digging, but need a solid base to fix into. |
What affects the quote
Two Slough jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
- Depth available and services under the drive
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
Keeping them working
Keep a spare key somewhere safe away from the car keys. With telescopic and semi-automatic posts, lift the lid every few months and check the cassette is not holding water or silt.
If posts in Slough are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Driveway security posts in Slough: FAQs
Do you install driveway security posts in Slough?
We cover all of Slough (SL1, SL2 and SL3) and the rest of Berkshire. We also work in Windsor, Maidenhead and Gerrards Cross.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Slough?
Slough Council is the highway authority covering Slough's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
How much do driveway security posts cost in Slough?
In Slough, typically £405–£895 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £415 plus VAT, using our South East guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Does a driveway post stop keyless car theft?
It cannot stop a thief opening or starting the car electronically, but it stops the car being driven off the drive until the post is unlocked. That makes your car a slower, riskier target. Use it alongside a signal-blocking pouch and the car's own security.
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.
Driveway security posts near Slough
- Windsor (1.8 mi)
- Maidenhead (5.4 mi)
- Gerrards Cross (5.6 mi)
- Egham (5.7 mi)
- Hillingdon (6.7 mi)
- Staines (6.7 mi)