East Sussex · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Hastings
Driveway security posts for sites across Hastings and the rest of East Sussex, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageAbout driveway security posts in Hastings
Whether it's front-garden parking spaces, new-build estate drives and carports, driveway security posts in Hastings are planned around who needs to get through and who doesn't. 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.
We cover Hastings's TN34, TN37, TN38 and TN35 postcode districts, including places such as Fairlight and Bachelor's Bump. Jobs in Hastings can be combined with work in Bexhill-on-Sea (4.8 miles), Hailsham (14.1 miles), Eastbourne (14.2 miles) and Seaford (21.6 miles) (straight-line distances). Hastings is about 31 miles from Brighton.
Local details
- Area
- East Sussex, England
- Highway authority
- East Sussex County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Hastings
- Postcodes
- TN34, TN37, TN38 and TN35
- Guide price
- Typically £405–£895 per post inc VAT; minimum job £415
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Bexhill-on-Sea (4.8 mi), Hailsham (14.1 mi), Eastbourne (14.2 mi), Seaford (21.6 mi)
Driveway security post prices in Hastings
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £405–£615 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £555–£755 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £705–£895 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Typical driveway security posts jobs in Hastings
Typical reasons Hastings sites choose driveway security posts:
- Drives where a gate would not fit or is not allowed
- Drives where neighbours or visitors keep parking
- Open-plan frontages without gates
Consents, ground and services in Hastings
In Hastings, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from East Sussex County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
Many private-land installations in Hastings 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 the council for Hastings 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. Domestic drives hide more than people expect.
- If the drive is shared or has a right of way over it, agree positions with the neighbour first.
- Make sure the post is on your own land; a post on the pavement or the dropped kerb needs the highway authority's agreement.
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.
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.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Keyed-alike locks | Two posts or more can be supplied so one key opens both, which helps households with several cars. |
| Telescopic posts | Retract into a cassette with a flush lid when lowered. Tidy and secure, but need depth and drainage under the drive. |
| 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 Hastings
Our South East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Hastings firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
Looking after them
Fold-down posts need the hinge oiled and anchors checked. If the post becomes stiff, deal with it early, because a post that is awkward to use is a post that stops being locked.
If posts in Hastings are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about driveway security posts in Hastings
Do you install driveway security posts in Hastings?
We cover all of Hastings (TN34, TN37, TN38 and TN35) and the rest of East Sussex. We also work in Bexhill-on-Sea, Hailsham and Eastbourne.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Hastings?
The highway authority for local roads in Hastings is East Sussex County 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 Hastings?
In Hastings, typically £405–£895 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £415 plus VAT, using our South East 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.
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.