Dundee City · Scotland
Driveway security posts for homes in Dundee
Driveway security posts supplied and fitted in Dundee, Dundee City: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageAbout driveway security posts in Dundee
Whether it's new-build estate drives, driveways and front-garden parking spaces, driveway security posts in Dundee are planned around who needs to get through and who doesn't. Telescopic, fold-down and removable security posts for home driveways, to deter car theft and stop unwanted parking.
We work across DD1, DD3, DD4, DD2 and DD5 — Dundee itself and places including Barns of Claverhouse, Broughty Ferry, Invergowrie and Liff. We also cover neighbouring Carnoustie (10.5 miles), Forfar (12.5 miles), Arbroath (16.1 miles) and Blairgowrie (16.3 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Dundee at a glance
- Area
- Dundee City, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Dundee City Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Dundee City Council
- Postcodes
- DD1, DD3, DD4, DD2 and DD5
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Carnoustie (10.5 mi), Forfar (12.5 mi), Arbroath (16.1 mi), Blairgowrie (16.3 mi)
Dundee: typical driveway security post prices
| 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 Dundee
Common uses in a place like Dundee:
- Houses near stations, schools or shops where drives get borrowed
- Open-plan frontages without gates
- Homes worried about keyless or relay car theft
Permissions and groundwork in Dundee
Dundee falls under Dundee City Council as roads authority. If the line of posts crosses onto adopted road or pavement, permission comes before excavation; on private land it does not.
Bollards on private land often need no planning application, but listed buildings and conservation areas are different; the planning service at Dundee City Council can confirm before anything is ordered.
Block paving reinstates well because the original blocks can go back; tarmac, resin-bound and imprinted concrete show patching, so we keep cuts tight and positions sensible. Domestic drives hide more than people expect.
- 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 the roads authority's agreement.
From survey to handover
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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Semi-automatic posts | Rise on their own when unlocked and push down to lower. Easier for daily use than lifting a post. |
Pricing driveway security posts in Dundee
When we price driveway security posts in Dundee, these make the biggest difference:
- Drive surface and how visible a repair will be
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
- Depth available and services under the drive
After installation
Fold-down posts need the hinge oiled and anchors checked. Use the post regularly and keep the lock lubricated, especially before winter.
For damaged or loose posts in Dundee, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about driveway security posts in Dundee
Which parts of Dundee do you cover for driveway security posts?
We cover all of Dundee (DD1, DD3, DD4, DD2 and DD5) and the rest of Dundee City. We also work in Carnoustie, Forfar and Arbroath.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Dundee?
For anything on the public footway in Dundee we check with the roads authority first — Dundee City Council for local roads, Transport Scotland on trunk routes. Private ground such as a car park or forecourt only needs the owner's go-ahead.
What's a typical price for driveway security posts in Dundee?
In Dundee, typically £385–£845 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £395 plus VAT, using our Scotland 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.
Does a driveway post stop keyless car theft?
It cannot stop a thief opening or starting the car electronically, but it stops the car being driven off the drive until the post is unlocked. That makes your car a slower, riskier target. Use it alongside a signal-blocking pouch and the car's own security.