East Riding of Yorkshire · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Beverley
Driveway security posts for sites across Beverley and the rest of East Riding of Yorkshire, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageAbout driveway security posts in Beverley
We supply and fit driveway security posts throughout Beverley, typically for sites such as front-garden parking spaces, driveways and new-build estate drives. The common types are telescopic posts that retract into the ground, fold-down posts that hinge flat, and removable posts that lift out of a socket.
Coverage in Beverley takes in the HU17, HU16 and HU20 postcode districts and nearby places like Walkington, Leconfield, Woodmansey and Tickton. Nearby, we also work in Hull (7.9 miles), Bridlington (18.9 miles) and Goole (21 miles), measured as the crow flies. Beverley is about 8 miles from Hull.
Local details
- Area
- East Riding of Yorkshire, England
- Highway authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire Council
- Postcodes
- HU17, HU16 and HU20
- Guide price
- Typically £375–£815 per post inc VAT; minimum job £375
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Hull (7.9 mi), Bridlington (18.9 mi), Goole (21 mi)
What Beverley sites use driveway security posts for
Around Beverley, driveway security posts usually solve one of these:
- Houses near stations, schools or shops where drives get borrowed
- Drives where a gate would not fit or is not allowed
- Open-plan frontages without gates
Driveway security post prices in Beverley
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £375–£565 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £505–£695 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £645–£815 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; -3% for Yorkshire and the Humber. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Permissions and groundwork in Beverley
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is the highway authority covering Beverley's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
Many private-land installations in Beverley need no planning application, but the rules don't clearly cover bollards, so listed buildings, conservation areas and prominent frontages are worth raising with the planning team at East Riding of Yorkshire Council before posts go in.
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.
- 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.
From survey to handover
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.
Choosing the right spec
| 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. |
| Telescopic posts | Retract into a cassette with a flush lid when lowered. Tidy and secure, but need depth and drainage under the drive. |
| Keyed-alike locks | Two posts or more can be supplied so one key opens both, which helps households with several cars. |
What moves the price in Beverley
Two Beverley jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
- Depth available and services under the drive
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
Keeping them working
Keep a spare key somewhere safe away from the car keys. With telescopic and semi-automatic posts, lift the lid every few months and check the cassette is not holding water or silt.
If posts in Beverley are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about driveway security posts in Beverley
Do you install driveway security posts in Beverley?
We cover all of Beverley (HU17, HU16 and HU20) and the rest of East Riding of Yorkshire. We also work in Hull, Bridlington and Goole.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Beverley?
In Beverley, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from East Riding of Yorkshire Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
What's a typical price for driveway security posts in Beverley?
In Beverley, typically £375–£815 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £375 plus VAT, using our Yorkshire and the Humber 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.
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.