England · 21 towns
Driveway security posts for homes in Essex
Driveway security posts for sites across Essex: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageDriveway security posts in Essex
We supply and install driveway security posts across Essex, with local pages for 21 towns below. Telescopic, fold-down and removable security posts for home driveways, to deter car theft and stop unwanted parking.
Highway authorities for local roads in Essex: Essex County Council, Southend-on-Sea City Council and Thurrock Council.
Choose your town in Essex
- Southend-on-Sea
- Basildon
- Colchester
- Chelmsford
- Harlow
- Grays
- Braintree
- Brentwood
- Clacton-on-Sea
- South Benfleet
- Canvey Island
- Billericay
- Rayleigh
- Stanford-le-Hope
- Wickford
- Witham
- Pitsea
- Maldon
- Waltham Abbey
- South Ockendon
- Harwich
Guide prices in Essex
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £395–£595 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £535–£735 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £685–£875 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; +3% for East of England. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Local authorities across Essex
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Southend-on-Sea | Southend-on-Sea City Council | Southend-on-Sea City Council |
| Basildon | Essex County Council | the council for Basildon |
| Colchester | Essex County Council | the council for Colchester |
| Chelmsford | Essex County Council | the council for Chelmsford |
| Harlow | Essex County Council | the council for Harlow |
| Grays | Thurrock Council | Thurrock Council |
| Braintree | Essex County Council | the council for Braintree |
| Brentwood | Essex County Council | the council for Brentwood |
| Clacton-on-Sea | Essex County Council | the council for Tendring |
| South Benfleet | Essex County Council | the council for Castle Point |
| Canvey Island | Essex County Council | the council for Castle Point |
| Billericay | Essex County Council | the council for Basildon |
| Rayleigh | Essex County Council | the council for Rochford |
| Stanford-le-Hope | Thurrock Council | Thurrock Council |
| Wickford | Essex County Council | the council for Basildon |
| Witham | Essex County Council | the council for Braintree |
| Pitsea | Essex County Council | the council for Basildon |
| Maldon | Essex County Council | the council for Maldon |
| Waltham Abbey | Essex County Council | the council for Epping Forest |
| South Ockendon | Thurrock Council | Thurrock Council |
| Harwich | Essex County Council | the council for Tendring |
Rules for driveway security posts in England
Bollards on adopted highway are a matter for the highway authority under the Highways Act 1980, so they need its written agreement. On private land the owner's agreement is what matters; listed buildings and conservation areas need a word with the planning team first. Accessibility guidance asks for posts at least 1,000 mm high with contrasting tops and no chains between them.
Details and sources: bollard rules in England.
How installation works
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.
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.
Driveway security posts in Essex: FAQs
Do you cover all of Essex for driveway security posts?
Yes — including Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Colchester, Chelmsford, Harlow, Grays, Braintree and Brentwood. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do driveway security posts cost in Essex?
In Essex, typically £395–£875 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £405 plus VAT, using our East of England guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Essex?
For local roads, Essex County Council, Southend-on-Sea City Council and Thurrock Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
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.
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.