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Driveway security posts for homes in Exmouth
Local installation of driveway security posts in Exmouth — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageAbout driveway security posts in Exmouth
Across Exmouth, typical sites for driveway security posts include driveways, carports and new-build estate drives. Telescopic, fold-down and removable security posts for home driveways, to deter car theft and stop unwanted parking.
Coverage in Exmouth takes in the EX8 and EX9 postcode districts and nearby places like Lympstone, Budleigh Salterton, Otterton and East Budleigh. We also cover neighbouring Exeter (9.2 miles), Newton Abbot (11 miles), Torquay (12 miles) and Paignton (14.5 miles) — distances are straight-line. It sits roughly 37 miles from Plymouth as the crow flies.
Local details
- Area
- Devon, England
- Highway authority
- Devon County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for East Devon
- Postcodes
- EX8 and EX9
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Exeter (9.2 mi), Newton Abbot (11 mi), Torquay (12 mi), Paignton (14.5 mi)
Driveway security post prices in Exmouth
| 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.
Where driveway security posts go in around Exmouth
Around Exmouth, driveway security posts usually solve one of these:
- Homes with a high-value car or van parked outside
- Houses near stations, schools or shops where drives get borrowed
- Drives where a gate would not fit or is not allowed
What we check first in Exmouth
Devon County Council is the highway authority covering Exmouth'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 Exmouth is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for East Devon) 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. Domestic drives hide more than people expect.
- Connect any cassette drainage to surface water or a soakaway, not to the foul drain.
- In conservation areas or at listed buildings, check with the local planning authority before fitting visible posts.
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.
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.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Keyed-alike locks | Two posts or more can be supplied so one key opens both, which helps households with several cars. |
| Semi-automatic posts | Rise on their own when unlocked and push down to lower. Easier for daily use than lifting a post. |
| 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 moves the price in Exmouth
When we price driveway security posts in Exmouth, these make the biggest difference:
- Drive surface and how visible a repair will be
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
Looking after them
Fold-down posts need the hinge oiled and anchors checked. Keep a spare key somewhere safe away from the car keys.
If posts in Exmouth are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Driveway security posts in Exmouth: FAQs
Which parts of Exmouth do you cover for driveway security posts?
We cover all of Exmouth (EX8 and EX9) and the rest of Devon. We also work in Exeter, Newton Abbot and Torquay.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Exmouth?
Devon County Council is the highway authority covering Exmouth'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 Exmouth?
In Exmouth, 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.
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.
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.