Gloucestershire · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Cirencester
Driveway security posts supplied and fitted in Cirencester, Gloucestershire: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageDriveway security posts in Cirencester
In the town of Cirencester, driveway security posts tend to go in at private parking bays, front-garden parking spaces and new-build estate drives. Telescopic, fold-down and removable security posts for home driveways, to deter car theft and stop unwanted parking.
We cover Cirencester's GL7 postcode district, including places such as Fairford, South Cerney, Lechlade-on-Thames and Kempsford. We also cover neighbouring Stroud (10 miles), Cheltenham (13.3 miles), Swindon (13.8 miles) and Gloucester (15.4 miles) — distances are straight-line. Swindon is around 14 miles away.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Gloucestershire, England
- Highway authority
- Gloucestershire County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Cotswold
- Postcodes
- GL7
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Stroud (10 mi), Cheltenham (13.3 mi), Swindon (13.8 mi), Gloucester (15.4 mi)
Where driveway security posts go in around Cirencester
Common uses in a place like Cirencester:
- Homes with a high-value car or van parked outside
- Drives where a gate would not fit or is not allowed
- Open-plan frontages without gates
What driveway security posts cost in Cirencester
| 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.
Consents, ground and services in Cirencester
Gloucestershire County Council is the highway authority covering Cirencester's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
If your site in Cirencester is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Cotswold) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
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.
- Make sure the post is on your own land; a post on the pavement or the dropped kerb needs the highway authority's agreement.
- If the drive is shared or has a right of way over it, agree positions with the neighbour first.
How the job runs
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.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Finishes | Black, grey, yellow or stainless finishes, with reflective bands so visitors see the post at night. |
| Semi-automatic posts | Rise on their own when unlocked and push down to lower. Easier for daily use than lifting a post. |
| Fold-down posts | Hinged posts bolted down with resin anchors. Quick to fit and no digging, but need a solid base to fix into. |
What moves the price in Cirencester
Two Cirencester jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
Looking after them
Fold-down posts need the hinge oiled and anchors checked. With telescopic and semi-automatic posts, lift the lid every few months and check the cassette is not holding water or silt.
For damaged or loose posts in Cirencester, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about driveway security posts in Cirencester
Do you install driveway security posts in Cirencester?
We cover all of Cirencester (GL7) and the rest of Gloucestershire. We also work in Stroud, Cheltenham and Swindon.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Cirencester?
In Cirencester, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Gloucestershire County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
How much do driveway security posts cost in Cirencester?
In Cirencester, 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.
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.
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 in nearby towns
- Stroud (10 mi)
- Cheltenham (13.3 mi)
- Swindon (13.8 mi)
- Gloucester (15.4 mi)
- Chippenham (19.1 mi)
- Tewkesbury (20.5 mi)