Greater Manchester · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Manchester
Local installation of driveway security posts in Manchester — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageDriveway security posts in Manchester
Driveway security posts suit plenty of Manchester sites, driveways, front-garden parking spaces and new-build estate drives among them. The right one depends on the surface, the depth available and how often the post will be used.
We cover the M1, M2, M4, M15, M13 and M12 postcode districts in Manchester. Nearby, we also work in Salford (2.2 miles), Failsworth (3.4 miles), Droylsden (3.8 miles) and Eccles (3.9 miles), measured as the crow flies. It sits roughly 6 miles from Oldham as the crow flies.
Local details
- Area
- Greater Manchester, England
- Highway authority
- Manchester City Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Manchester City Council
- Postcodes
- M1, M2, M4, M15, M13, M12, M8 and M14
- Guide price
- Typically £375–£825 per post inc VAT; minimum job £385
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Salford (2.2 mi), Failsworth (3.4 mi), Droylsden (3.8 mi), Eccles (3.9 mi)
Where driveway security posts go in around Manchester
Common uses in a place like Manchester:
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
- Drives where a gate would not fit or is not allowed
- Houses near stations, schools or shops where drives get borrowed
Guide prices for Manchester
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £375–£565 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £515–£705 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £645–£825 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; -2% for North West. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Before we dig in Manchester
In Manchester, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Manchester City Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
If your site in Manchester is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Manchester City Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
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. 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.
Installation, step by step
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.
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.
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.
Options to consider
| 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. |
| 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 affects the quote
Two Manchester jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Drive surface and how visible a repair will be
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
- Depth available and services under the drive
After installation
Use the post regularly and keep the lock lubricated, especially before winter. 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 Manchester are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about driveway security posts in Manchester
Which parts of Manchester do you cover for driveway security posts?
We cover all of Manchester (M1, M2, M4, M15, M13 and M12) and the rest of Greater Manchester. We also work in Salford, Failsworth and Droylsden.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Manchester?
Manchester City Council is the highway authority covering Manchester's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
What's a typical price for driveway security posts in Manchester?
In Manchester, typically £375–£825 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £385 plus VAT, using our North West 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.
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.
Driveway security posts in nearby towns
- Salford (2.2 mi)
- Failsworth (3.4 mi)
- Droylsden (3.8 mi)
- Eccles (3.9 mi)
- Stretford (3.9 mi)
- Prestwich (4.1 mi)