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Driveway security posts for homes in Bideford
Local installation of driveway security posts in Bideford — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageDriveway security posts in Bideford
Across Bideford, typical sites for driveway security posts include front-garden parking spaces, new-build estate drives and shared drives. The right one depends on the surface, the depth available and how often the post will be used.
We cover Bideford's EX39 and EX38 postcode districts, including places such as Northam, Westward Ho!, Hartland and Buckland Brewer. Jobs in Bideford can be combined with work in Barnstaple (7.9 miles) (straight-line distances).
Local details
- Area
- Devon, England
- Highway authority
- Devon County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Torridge
- Postcodes
- EX39 and EX38
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Barnstaple (7.9 mi)
Driveway security post prices in Bideford
| 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.
Driveway security posts in Bideford: common uses
Typical reasons Bideford sites choose driveway security posts:
- Homes with a high-value car or van parked outside
- Homes worried about keyless or relay car theft
- Drives where neighbours or visitors keep parking
Consents, ground and services in Bideford
Devon County Council is the highway authority covering Bideford's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
If your site in Bideford is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Torridge) 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.
- If the drive is shared or has a right of way over it, agree positions with the neighbour first.
- In conservation areas or at listed buildings, check with the local planning authority before fitting visible posts.
Installation, step by step
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Fold-down posts | Hinged posts bolted down with resin anchors. Quick to fit and no digging, but need a solid base to fix into. |
| Keyed-alike locks | Two posts or more can be supplied so one key opens both, which helps households with several cars. |
| Finishes | Black, grey, yellow or stainless finishes, with reflective bands so visitors see the post at night. |
Pricing driveway security posts in Bideford
Our South West guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Bideford firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Depth available and services under the drive
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
Looking after them
If the post becomes stiff, deal with it early, because a post that is awkward to use is a post that stops being locked. With telescopic and semi-automatic posts, lift the lid every few months and check the cassette is not holding water or silt.
For damaged or loose posts in Bideford, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about driveway security posts in Bideford
Do you install driveway security posts in Bideford?
We cover all of Bideford (EX39 and EX38) and the rest of Devon. We also work in Barnstaple.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Bideford?
Devon County Council is the highway authority covering Bideford'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 Bideford?
In Bideford, 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.
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.
What if I lose the key to my driveway post?
Keep the spare somewhere safe. If both are lost, many lock cylinders can be replaced, but sometimes the lock has to be drilled. That is a paid repair visit, so a spare key is worth having.