Cornwall · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Falmouth
Planning driveway security posts in Falmouth? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageAbout driveway security posts in Falmouth
Telescopic, fold-down and removable security posts for home driveways, to deter car theft and stop unwanted parking. In Falmouth, that tends to mean sites such as driveways, front-garden parking spaces and shared drives.
We cover Falmouth's TR11 and TR10 postcode districts, including places such as Mylor Bridge, Mawnan Smith, Constantine and Budock Water. We also cover neighbouring Truro (7.7 miles), Redruth (8.7 miles), Camborne (10.8 miles) and Newquay (18 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Local details
- Area
- Cornwall, England
- Highway authority
- Cornwall Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Cornwall Council
- Postcodes
- TR11 and TR10
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Driveway security post prices in Falmouth
| 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.
What Falmouth sites use driveway security posts for
Typical reasons Falmouth sites choose driveway security posts:
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
- Homes with a high-value car or van parked outside
- Homes worried about keyless or relay car theft
Before we dig in Falmouth
The highway authority for local roads in Falmouth is Cornwall Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Driveway security posts on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
Bollards on private land often don't need planning permission, but it depends on the council's view, the height and the location; in a conservation area, next to a listed building or under an Article 4 direction, ask the local planning authority (Cornwall Council) first — we flag this at survey.
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. Domestic drives hide more than people expect.
- 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.
What happens on site
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.
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.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Removable posts | Lift out of a shallow socket and lock in place. Simple and low cost to fit, but must be stored when out. |
| 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. |
What moves the price in Falmouth
When we price driveway security posts in Falmouth, these make the biggest difference:
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
After installation
Keep a spare key somewhere safe away from the car keys. With telescopic and semi-automatic posts, lift the lid every few months and check the cassette is not holding water or silt.
If posts in Falmouth are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Which parts of Falmouth do you cover for driveway security posts?
We cover all of Falmouth (TR11 and TR10) and the rest of Cornwall. We also work in Truro, Redruth and Camborne.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Falmouth?
Cornwall Council is the highway authority covering Falmouth's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
How much do driveway security posts cost in Falmouth?
In Falmouth, typically £385–£845 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £395 plus VAT, using our South West guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
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.