City of Edinburgh · Scotland
Driveway security posts for homes in South Queensferry
Driveway security posts supplied and fitted in South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageAbout driveway security posts in South Queensferry
In the town of South Queensferry, driveway security posts tend to go in at front-garden parking spaces, private parking bays and driveways. 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.
We work across EH30, EH29 and EH28 — South Queensferry itself and places including Kirkliston, Ratho and Ingliston. Jobs in South Queensferry can be combined with work in Broxburn (4.8 miles), Livingston (7.7 miles), Linlithgow (8 miles) and Edinburgh (8.3 miles) (straight-line distances). It sits roughly 8 miles from Edinburgh as the crow flies.
Local details
- Area
- City of Edinburgh, Scotland
- Roads authority
- City of Edinburgh Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Postcodes
- EH30, EH29 and EH28
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Broxburn (4.8 mi), Livingston (7.7 mi), Linlithgow (8 mi), Edinburgh (8.3 mi)
Guide prices for South Queensferry
| 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.
Typical driveway security posts jobs in South Queensferry
Common uses in a place like South Queensferry:
- Drives where neighbours or visitors keep parking
- Drives where a gate would not fit or is not allowed
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
Before we dig in South Queensferry
For anything on the public footway in South Queensferry 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 South Queensferry 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.
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. 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.
- Connect any cassette drainage to surface water or a soakaway, not to the foul drain.
- If the drive is shared or has a right of way over it, agree positions with the neighbour first.
How the job runs
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.
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.
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. |
| Semi-automatic posts | Rise on their own when unlocked and push down to lower. Easier for daily use than lifting a post. |
| Removable posts | Lift out of a shallow socket and lock in place. Simple and low cost to fit, but must be stored when out. |
Pricing driveway security posts in South Queensferry
When we price driveway security posts in South Queensferry, these make the biggest difference:
- Drive surface and how visible a repair will be
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
Keeping them working
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 South Queensferry.
Driveway security posts in South Queensferry: FAQs
Do you install driveway security posts in South Queensferry?
We cover all of South Queensferry (EH30, EH29 and EH28) and the rest of City of Edinburgh. We also work in Broxburn, Livingston and Linlithgow.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in South Queensferry?
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in South Queensferry 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 South Queensferry?
In South Queensferry, 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.
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.
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
- Broxburn (4.8 mi)
- Livingston (7.7 mi)
- Linlithgow (8 mi)
- Edinburgh (8.3 mi)
- Bo'ness (8.6 mi)
- Bathgate (11.3 mi)