City of Edinburgh · Scotland
Driveway security posts for homes in Edinburgh
Driveway security posts supplied and fitted in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageAbout driveway security posts in Edinburgh
Telescopic, fold-down and removable security posts for home driveways, to deter car theft and stop unwanted parking. In Edinburgh, that tends to mean sites such as shared drives, front-garden parking spaces and private parking bays.
We cover the EH1, EH2, EH3, EH8, EH7 and EH9 postcode districts in Edinburgh. Nearby, we also work in Musselburgh (5.7 miles), Dalkeith (6.4 miles), Bonnyrigg (6.5 miles) and South Queensferry (8.3 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- City of Edinburgh, Scotland
- Roads authority
- City of Edinburgh Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Postcodes
- EH1, EH2, EH3, EH8, EH7, EH9, EH6 and EH5
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Musselburgh (5.7 mi), Dalkeith (6.4 mi), Bonnyrigg (6.5 mi), South Queensferry (8.3 mi)
Where driveway security posts go in around Edinburgh
Around Edinburgh, driveway security posts usually solve one of these:
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
- Houses near stations, schools or shops where drives get borrowed
- Drives where a gate would not fit or is not allowed
What driveway security posts cost in Edinburgh
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £385–£575 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £525–£715 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £665–£845 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Permissions and groundwork in Edinburgh
For anything on the public footway in Edinburgh we check with the roads authority first — City of Edinburgh Council for local roads, Transport Scotland on trunk routes. Private ground such as a car park or forecourt only needs the owner's go-ahead.
If your site in Edinburgh is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (City of Edinburgh Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
We scan and hand-dig before cutting deep for a telescopic cassette. 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 the roads authority's agreement.
What happens on site
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.
Finishes and options
| 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. |
| 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 moves the price in Edinburgh
Two Edinburgh jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Depth available and services under the drive
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
Keeping them working
With telescopic and semi-automatic posts, lift the lid every few months and check the cassette is not holding water or silt. 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 Edinburgh.
Common questions
Do you install driveway security posts in Edinburgh?
We cover all of Edinburgh (EH1, EH2, EH3, EH8, EH7 and EH9) and the rest of City of Edinburgh. We also work in Musselburgh, Dalkeith and Bonnyrigg.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Edinburgh?
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Edinburgh means City of Edinburgh Council. Driveway security posts on an adopted footway need its consent; trunk roads sit with Transport Scotland.
How much do driveway security posts cost in Edinburgh?
In Edinburgh, typically £385–£845 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £395 plus VAT, using our Scotland 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 in nearby towns
- Musselburgh (5.7 mi)
- Dalkeith (6.4 mi)
- Bonnyrigg (6.5 mi)
- South Queensferry (8.3 mi)
- Penicuik (8.4 mi)
- Tranent (9.4 mi)