Causeway Coast and Glens · Northern Ireland
Driveway security posts for homes in Limavady
Local installation of driveway security posts in Limavady — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageAbout driveway security posts in Limavady
Telescopic, fold-down and removable security posts for home driveways, to deter car theft and stop unwanted parking. In Limavady, that tends to mean sites such as carports, shared drives and driveways.
Coverage in Limavady takes in the BT49 postcode district. Jobs in Limavady can be combined with work in Coleraine (12.6 miles) and Derry/Londonderry (14.7 miles) (straight-line distances).
Local details
- Area
- Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland
- Roads authority
- the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads)
- Planning authority
- Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
- Postcodes
- BT49
- Guide price
- Typically £375–£825 per post inc VAT; minimum job £385
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Coleraine (12.6 mi), Derry/Londonderry (14.7 mi)
Typical driveway security posts jobs in Limavady
Typical reasons Limavady sites choose driveway security posts:
- Open-plan frontages without gates
- Homes worried about keyless or relay car theft
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
Driveway security post prices in Limavady
| 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 we check first in Limavady
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 Limavady 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 Limavady 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. We scan and hand-dig before cutting deep for a telescopic cassette.
- Make sure the post is on your own land; a post on the pavement or the dropped kerb needs DfI Roads' agreement.
- If the drive is shared or has a right of way over it, agree positions with the neighbour first.
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.
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.
Finishes and options
| 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. |
| 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 Limavady jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
- Drive surface and how visible a repair will be
After installation
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.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Limavady.
Common questions
Do you install driveway security posts in Limavady?
We cover all of Limavady (BT49) and the rest of Causeway Coast and Glens. We also work in Coleraine and Derry/Londonderry.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Limavady?
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 Limavady need its agreement before anything is dug. Posts on your own land do not.
How much do driveway security posts cost in Limavady?
In Limavady, 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.
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.
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.