Blaenau Gwent · Wales
Driveway security posts for homes in Ebbw Vale
Local installation of driveway security posts in Ebbw Vale — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageAbout driveway security posts in Ebbw Vale
In the town of Ebbw Vale, driveway security posts tend to go in at driveways, private parking bays and front-garden parking spaces. 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.
Coverage in Ebbw Vale takes in the NP23 postcode district and nearby places like Nantyglo and Cwm. Nearby, we also work in Tredegar (1.7 miles), Abertillery (4.5 miles), Bargoed (6.6 miles) and Merthyr Tydfil (7.5 miles), measured as the crow flies. It sits roughly 21 miles from Cardiff as the crow flies.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Blaenau Gwent, Wales
- Highway authority
- Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council
- Postcodes
- NP23
- Guide price
- Typically £375–£815 per post inc VAT; minimum job £375
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Tredegar (1.7 mi), Abertillery (4.5 mi), Bargoed (6.6 mi), Merthyr Tydfil (7.5 mi)
Where driveway security posts go in around Ebbw Vale
Around Ebbw Vale, driveway security posts usually solve one of these:
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
- Homes with a high-value car or van parked outside
- Homes worried about keyless or relay car theft
What driveway security posts cost in Ebbw Vale
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £375–£565 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £505–£695 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £645–£815 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; -3% for Wales. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
What we check first in Ebbw Vale
Local roads and pavements in Ebbw Vale are the responsibility of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council as highway authority, with the Welsh Government's trunk road agents handling trunk roads. Posts on the public highway need that authority's consent; private land does not.
If your site in Ebbw Vale is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Clay soils hold water, so a telescopic or semi-automatic cassette there needs a proper soakaway or a connection to a surface water drain, never the foul drain. 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.
- 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
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.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Finishes | Black, grey, yellow or stainless finishes, with reflective bands so visitors see the post at night. |
| Keyed-alike locks | Two posts or more can be supplied so one key opens both, which helps households with several cars. |
| Removable posts | Lift out of a shallow socket and lock in place. Simple and low cost to fit, but must be stored when out. |
What affects the quote
Two Ebbw Vale 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
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
After installation
Fold-down posts need the hinge oiled and anchors checked. Use the post regularly and keep the lock lubricated, especially before winter.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Ebbw Vale.
Driveway security posts in Ebbw Vale: FAQs
Can you install driveway security posts anywhere in Ebbw Vale?
We cover all of Ebbw Vale (NP23) and the rest of Blaenau Gwent. We also work in Tredegar, Abertillery and Bargoed.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Ebbw Vale?
Local roads and pavements in Ebbw Vale are the responsibility of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council as highway authority, with the Welsh Government's trunk road agents handling trunk roads. Posts on the public highway need that authority's consent; private land does not.
What's a typical price for driveway security posts in Ebbw Vale?
In Ebbw Vale, typically £375–£815 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £375 plus VAT, using our Wales 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
- Tredegar (1.7 mi)
- Abertillery (4.5 mi)
- Bargoed (6.6 mi)
- Merthyr Tydfil (7.5 mi)
- Blackwood (7.6 mi)
- Abergavenny (8.7 mi)