Gwynedd · Wales
Driveway security posts for homes in Caernarfon
Driveway security posts supplied and fitted in Caernarfon, Gwynedd: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageAbout driveway security posts in Caernarfon
We supply and fit driveway security posts throughout Caernarfon, typically for sites such as carports, private parking bays and new-build estate drives. 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 Caernarfon's LL55, LL56 and LL54 postcode districts, including places such as Llanberis, Llanrug, Deiniolen and Bethel. We also cover neighbouring Bangor, Gwynedd (8.3 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Local details
- Area
- Gwynedd, Wales
- Highway authority
- Gwynedd Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Gwynedd Council
- Postcodes
- LL55, LL56 and LL54
- Guide price
- Typically £375–£815 per post inc VAT; minimum job £375
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Bangor, Gwynedd (8.3 mi)
Caernarfon: typical driveway security post prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £375–£565 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £505–£695 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £645–£815 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; -3% for Wales. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Where driveway security posts go in around Caernarfon
Typical reasons Caernarfon sites choose driveway security posts:
- Drives where a gate would not fit or is not allowed
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
- Homes with a high-value car or van parked outside
Before we dig in Caernarfon
In Caernarfon the highway authority for local roads is Gwynedd Council. We confirm whether the ground is adopted highway before quoting, because driveway security posts on a public footway need its agreement first.
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 (Gwynedd Council) first — we flag this at survey.
Domestic drives hide more than people expect. 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.
- 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
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 |
|---|---|
| Fold-down posts | Hinged posts bolted down with resin anchors. Quick to fit and no digging, but need a solid base to fix into. |
| 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 Caernarfon
Two Caernarfon jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
- Depth available and services under the drive
After installation
Fold-down posts need the hinge oiled and anchors checked. Use the post regularly and keep the lock lubricated, especially before winter.
For damaged or loose posts in Caernarfon, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Driveway security posts in Caernarfon: FAQs
Can you install driveway security posts anywhere in Caernarfon?
We cover all of Caernarfon (LL55, LL56 and LL54) and the rest of Gwynedd. We also work in Bangor, Gwynedd.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Caernarfon?
In Caernarfon the highway authority for local roads is Gwynedd Council. We confirm whether the ground is adopted highway before quoting, because driveway security posts on a public footway need its agreement first.
What's a typical price for driveway security posts in Caernarfon?
In Caernarfon, typically £375–£815 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £375 plus VAT, using our Wales guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
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.