Causeway Coast and Glens · Northern Ireland
Driveway security posts for homes in Coleraine
Local installation of driveway security posts in Coleraine — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageAbout driveway security posts in Coleraine
In the town of Coleraine, driveway security posts tend to go in at new-build estate drives, carports and private parking bays. The right one depends on the surface, the depth available and how often the post will be used.
We cover the BT52, BT55, BT56 and BT51 postcode districts in Coleraine. Nearby, we also work in Limavady (12.6 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Coleraine at a glance
- Area
- Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland
- Roads authority
- the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads)
- Planning authority
- Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
- Postcodes
- BT52, BT55, BT56 and BT51
- Guide price
- Typically £375–£825 per post inc VAT; minimum job £385
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Limavady (12.6 mi)
What driveway security posts cost in Coleraine
| 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.
Driveway security posts in Coleraine: common uses
Typical reasons Coleraine sites choose driveway security posts:
- Houses near stations, schools or shops where drives get borrowed
- Open-plan frontages without gates
- Drives where neighbours or visitors keep parking
Before we dig in Coleraine
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 Coleraine 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 Coleraine the planning team at Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is the one to ask before posts go in.
Domestic drives hide more than people expect. 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.
- Make sure the post is on your own land; a post on the pavement or the dropped kerb needs DfI Roads' agreement.
- In conservation areas or at listed buildings, check with the local planning authority before fitting visible posts.
How the job runs
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.
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. |
| 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. |
Pricing driveway security posts in Coleraine
Two Coleraine jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
- Drive surface and how visible a repair will be
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
Looking after them
Keep a spare key somewhere safe away from the car keys. Fold-down posts need the hinge oiled and anchors checked.
For damaged or loose posts in Coleraine, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about driveway security posts in Coleraine
Can you install driveway security posts anywhere in Coleraine?
We cover all of Coleraine (BT52, BT55, BT56 and BT51) and the rest of Causeway Coast and Glens. We also work in Limavady.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Coleraine?
Kerbside work in Coleraine 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 Coleraine?
In Coleraine, 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.
What if I lose the key to my driveway post?
Keep the spare somewhere safe. If both are lost, many lock cylinders can be replaced, but sometimes the lock has to be drilled. That is a paid repair visit, so a spare key is worth having.
Will fitting a post damage my block paving?
Only a small area is lifted and the original blocks are relaid around the post. Done carefully, the repair is hard to spot. Resin and imprinted drives show patching more.