Derry City and Strabane · Northern Ireland
Driveway security posts for homes in Derry/Londonderry
Driveway security posts for sites across Derry/Londonderry and the rest of Derry City and Strabane, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageDriveway security posts in Derry/Londonderry
From private parking bays, new-build estate drives and carports, Derry/Londonderry has plenty of places where driveway security posts earn their keep. Telescopic, fold-down and removable security posts for home driveways, to deter car theft and stop unwanted parking.
We cover every part of Derry/Londonderry in the BT48 and BT47 postcode districts. We also cover neighbouring Strabane (13.6 miles) and Limavady (14.7 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Local details
- Area
- Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland
- Roads authority
- the Department for Infrastructure (DfI Roads)
- Planning authority
- Derry City and Strabane District Council
- Postcodes
- BT48 and BT47
- Guide price
- Typically £375–£825 per post inc VAT; minimum job £385
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Driveway security post prices in Derry/Londonderry
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £375–£565 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £515–£705 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £645–£825 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; -2% for Northern Ireland. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Typical driveway security posts jobs in Derry/Londonderry
Common uses in a place like Derry/Londonderry:
- Homes with a high-value car or van parked outside
- Drives where a gate would not fit or is not allowed
- Drives where neighbours or visitors keep parking
Before we dig in Derry/Londonderry
In Derry/Londonderry, as everywhere in Northern Ireland, public roads and footways are looked after by DfI Roads rather than the council. If a post would sit on adopted footway, that consent comes first; private forecourts and car parks are a matter for the owner.
If your site in Derry/Londonderry is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Derry City and Strabane District Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
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. 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.
- 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 DfI Roads' agreement.
Installation, step by step
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.
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.
Specification choices
| 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. |
| Fold-down posts | Hinged posts bolted down with resin anchors. Quick to fit and no digging, but need a solid base to fix into. |
| Semi-automatic posts | Rise on their own when unlocked and push down to lower. Easier for daily use than lifting a post. |
What moves the price in Derry/Londonderry
When we price driveway security posts in Derry/Londonderry, these make the biggest difference:
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
After installation
If the post becomes stiff, deal with it early, because a post that is awkward to use is a post that stops being locked. Keep a spare key somewhere safe away from the car keys.
If posts in Derry/Londonderry are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Which parts of Derry/Londonderry do you cover for driveway security posts?
We cover all of Derry/Londonderry (BT48 and BT47) and the rest of Derry City and Strabane. We also work in Strabane and Limavady.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Derry/Londonderry?
Across Northern Ireland the Department for Infrastructure's DfI Roads is the roads authority, so driveway security posts on a public footway or road in Derry/Londonderry need its agreement before anything is dug. Posts on your own land do not.
How much do driveway security posts cost in Derry/Londonderry?
In Derry/Londonderry, typically £375–£825 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £385 plus VAT, using our Northern Ireland 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.