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Driveway security posts for homes in County Durham
Driveway security posts for sites across County Durham: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageDriveway security posts in County Durham
Across County Durham, typical sites for driveway security posts include shared drives, front-garden parking spaces and new-build estate drives. Telescopic, fold-down and removable security posts for home driveways, to deter car theft and stop unwanted parking.
Highway authorities for local roads in County Durham: Darlington Council, Durham County Council, Hartlepool Council and Stockton-on-Tees Council.
Choose your town in County Durham
- Darlington
- Hartlepool
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Durham
- Chester-le-Street
- Billingham
- Stanley
- Consett
- Newton Aycliffe
- Bishop Auckland
- Seaham
- Peterlee
Guide prices in County Durham
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £365–£555 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £505–£685 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £635–£815 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; -4% for North East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Who looks after the roads in County Durham
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington | Darlington Council | Darlington Council |
| Hartlepool | Hartlepool Council | Hartlepool Council |
| Stockton-on-Tees | Stockton-on-Tees Council | Stockton-on-Tees Council |
| Durham | Durham County Council | the council for County Durham |
| Chester-le-Street | Durham County Council | the council for County Durham |
| Billingham | Stockton-on-Tees Council | Stockton-on-Tees Council |
| Stanley | Durham County Council | the council for County Durham |
| Consett | Durham County Council | the council for County Durham |
| Newton Aycliffe | Durham County Council | the council for County Durham |
| Bishop Auckland | Durham County Council | the council for County Durham |
| Seaham | Durham County Council | the council for County Durham |
| Peterlee | Durham County Council | the council for County Durham |
Rules for driveway security posts in England
Bollards on adopted highway are a matter for the highway authority under the Highways Act 1980, so they need its written agreement. On private land the owner's agreement is what matters; listed buildings and conservation areas need a word with the planning team first. Accessibility guidance asks for posts at least 1,000 mm high with contrasting tops and no chains between them.
Details and sources: bollard rules in England.
How installation works
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.
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.
Driveway security posts in County Durham: FAQs
Do you cover all of County Durham for driveway security posts?
Yes — including Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, Chester-le-Street, Billingham, Stanley and Consett. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do driveway security posts cost in County Durham?
In County Durham, typically £365–£815 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £375 plus VAT, using our North East guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in County Durham?
For local roads, Darlington Council, Durham County Council, Hartlepool Council and Stockton-on-Tees Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
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.