Dorset · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Weymouth
Driveway security posts supplied and fitted in Weymouth, Dorset: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageWeymouth driveway security posts
In the town of Weymouth, driveway security posts tend to go in at new-build estate 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 work across DT4, DT3 and DT5 — Weymouth itself and places including Fortuneswell and Portland Bill. Jobs in Weymouth can be combined with work in Poole (21.9 miles) (straight-line distances).
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Dorset, England
- Highway authority
- Dorset Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Dorset Council
- Postcodes
- DT4, DT3 and DT5
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Poole (21.9 mi)
What driveway security posts cost in Weymouth
| 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 Weymouth
Typical reasons Weymouth sites choose driveway security posts:
- Open-plan frontages without gates
- Drives where neighbours or visitors keep parking
- Houses near stations, schools or shops where drives get borrowed
What we check first in Weymouth
The highway authority for local roads in Weymouth is Dorset Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Driveway security posts on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
Bollards on private land often don't need planning permission, but it depends on the council's view, the height and the location; in a conservation area, next to a listed building or under an Article 4 direction, ask the local planning authority (Dorset Council) first — we flag this at survey.
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.
- Connect any cassette drainage to surface water or a soakaway, not to the foul drain.
- If the drive is shared or has a right of way over it, agree positions with the neighbour first.
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.
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.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Removable posts | Lift out of a shallow socket and lock in place. Simple and low cost to fit, but must be stored when out. |
| 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. |
What affects the quote
When we price driveway security posts in Weymouth, these make the biggest difference:
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
- Drive surface and how visible a repair will be
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
Keeping them working
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.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Weymouth.
Driveway security posts in Weymouth: FAQs
Can you install driveway security posts anywhere in Weymouth?
We cover all of Weymouth (DT4, DT3 and DT5) and the rest of Dorset. We also work in Poole.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Weymouth?
The highway authority for local roads in Weymouth is Dorset Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Driveway security posts on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
How much do driveway security posts cost in Weymouth?
In Weymouth, 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.
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.
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.