Cornwall · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Redruth
Local installation of driveway security posts in Redruth — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageDriveway security posts in Redruth
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. In Redruth, that tends to mean sites such as carports, new-build estate drives and front-garden parking spaces.
We work across TR15, TR16 and TR5 — Redruth itself and places including Pool, Illogan, Illogan Highway and Lanner. Nearby, we also work in Camborne (3.5 miles), Truro (7.8 miles), Falmouth (8.7 miles) and Newquay (14.3 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Local details
- Area
- Cornwall, England
- Highway authority
- Cornwall Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Cornwall Council
- Postcodes
- TR15, TR16 and TR5
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Guide prices for Redruth
| 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 Redruth sites use driveway security posts for
Typical reasons Redruth sites choose driveway security posts:
- Drives where neighbours or visitors keep parking
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
- Houses near stations, schools or shops where drives get borrowed
Before we dig in Redruth
In Redruth, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Cornwall Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
If your site in Redruth is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Cornwall Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
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 the highway authority's agreement.
- In conservation areas or at listed buildings, check with the local planning authority before fitting visible posts.
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.
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.
Choosing the right spec
| 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. |
| 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 affects the quote
When we price driveway security posts in Redruth, these make the biggest difference:
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
- Drive surface and how visible a repair will be
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
Looking after them
Use the post regularly and keep the lock lubricated, especially before winter. With telescopic and semi-automatic posts, lift the lid every few months and check the cassette is not holding water or silt.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Redruth.
Common questions
Can you install driveway security posts anywhere in Redruth?
We cover all of Redruth (TR15, TR16 and TR5) and the rest of Cornwall. We also work in Camborne, Truro and Falmouth.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Redruth?
The highway authority for local roads in Redruth 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.
What's a typical price for driveway security posts in Redruth?
In Redruth, 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.
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.