Gloucestershire · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Cheltenham
Driveway security posts for sites across Cheltenham and the rest of Gloucestershire, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageCheltenham driveway security posts
In the town of Cheltenham, driveway security posts tend to go in at carports, new-build estate drives and shared drives. The right one depends on the surface, the depth available and how often the post will be used.
We cover every part of Cheltenham in the GL50, GL51, GL53 and GL52 postcode districts. Jobs in Cheltenham can be combined with work in Tewkesbury (7.2 miles), Gloucester (7.4 miles), Stroud (11.6 miles) and Cirencester (13.3 miles) (straight-line distances). Swindon is around 27 miles away.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Gloucestershire, England
- Highway authority
- Gloucestershire County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Cheltenham
- Postcodes
- GL50, GL51, GL53 and GL52
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Tewkesbury (7.2 mi), Gloucester (7.4 mi), Stroud (11.6 mi), Cirencester (13.3 mi)
Guide prices for Cheltenham
| 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.
Driveway security posts in Cheltenham: common uses
Typical reasons Cheltenham sites choose driveway security posts:
- Drives where a gate would not fit or is not allowed
- Open-plan frontages without gates
- Drives where neighbours or visitors keep parking
Consents, ground and services in Cheltenham
The highway authority for local roads in Cheltenham is Gloucestershire 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.
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 (the council for Cheltenham) first — we flag this at survey.
Domestic drives hide more than people expect. 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.
- In conservation areas or at listed buildings, check with the local planning authority before fitting visible posts.
- Connect any cassette drainage to surface water or a soakaway, not to the foul drain.
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.
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.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Finishes | Black, grey, yellow or stainless finishes, with reflective bands so visitors see the post at night. |
| Telescopic posts | Retract into a cassette with a flush lid when lowered. Tidy and secure, but need depth and drainage under the drive. |
| Semi-automatic posts | Rise on their own when unlocked and push down to lower. Easier for daily use than lifting a post. |
What moves the price in Cheltenham
When we price driveway security posts in Cheltenham, these make the biggest difference:
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
- Depth available and services under the drive
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
Keeping them working
Keep a spare key somewhere safe away from the car keys. 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 Cheltenham are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about driveway security posts in Cheltenham
Which parts of Cheltenham do you cover for driveway security posts?
We cover all of Cheltenham (GL50, GL51, GL53 and GL52) and the rest of Gloucestershire. We also work in Tewkesbury, Gloucester and Stroud.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Cheltenham?
Gloucestershire County Council is the highway authority covering Cheltenham's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
How much do driveway security posts cost in Cheltenham?
In Cheltenham, 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.
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.
Driveway security posts near Cheltenham
- Tewkesbury (7.2 mi)
- Gloucester (7.4 mi)
- Stroud (11.6 mi)
- Cirencester (13.3 mi)
- Evesham (14.4 mi)
- Great Malvern (18 mi)