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Driveway security posts for homes in Tiverton
Planning driveway security posts in Tiverton? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageTiverton driveway security posts
Across Tiverton, typical sites for driveway security posts include shared drives, front-garden parking spaces and private parking bays. Telescopic, fold-down and removable security posts for home driveways, to deter car theft and stop unwanted parking.
We cover Tiverton's EX16 postcode district, including places such as Sampford Peverell, Witheridge, Halberton and Oakford. Jobs in Tiverton can be combined with work in Exeter (12.4 miles), Taunton (18.6 miles) and Exmouth (20.1 miles) (straight-line distances).
Local details
- Area
- Devon, England
- Highway authority
- Devon County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Mid Devon
- Postcodes
- EX16
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Guide prices for Tiverton
| 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.
Typical driveway security posts jobs in Tiverton
Common uses in a place like Tiverton:
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
- Homes with a high-value car or van parked outside
- Homes worried about keyless or relay car theft
What we check first in Tiverton
Devon County Council is the highway authority covering Tiverton'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 Tiverton is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Mid Devon) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
We scan and hand-dig before cutting deep for a telescopic cassette. 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.
- 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.
What happens on site
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.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Removable posts | Lift out of a shallow socket and lock in place. Simple and low cost to fit, but must be stored when out. |
What moves the price in Tiverton
Two Tiverton jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Drive surface and how visible a repair will be
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
After installation
Use the post regularly and keep the lock lubricated, especially before winter. Keep a spare key somewhere safe away from the car keys.
For damaged or loose posts in Tiverton, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Driveway security posts in Tiverton: FAQs
Which parts of Tiverton do you cover for driveway security posts?
We cover all of Tiverton (EX16) and the rest of Devon. We also work in Exeter, Taunton and Exmouth.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Tiverton?
In Tiverton, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Devon County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
How much do driveway security posts cost in Tiverton?
In Tiverton, 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.
Where should a driveway security post go?
Close enough in front of the car, or between it and the road, that the car cannot be driven round it. We mark the position with your car in place during the survey. Sloping drives and wide frontages may change the obvious spot.
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.