Hampshire · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Andover
Local installation of driveway security posts in Andover — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageAndover driveway security posts
From new-build estate drives, private parking bays and front-garden parking spaces, Andover has plenty of places where driveway security posts earn their keep. 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 work across SP10 and SP11 — Andover itself and places including Knights Enham, Foxcotte, East Anton and Picket Piece. We also cover neighbouring Winchester (12.6 miles), Newbury (15 miles), Salisbury (16.4 miles) and Thatcham (16.7 miles) — distances are straight-line. It sits roughly 22 miles from Southampton as the crow flies.
Local details
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Highway authority
- Hampshire County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Test Valley
- Postcodes
- SP10 and SP11
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Winchester (12.6 mi), Newbury (15 mi), Salisbury (16.4 mi), Thatcham (16.7 mi)
Andover: typical driveway security post prices
| 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.
Typical driveway security posts jobs in Andover
Typical reasons Andover sites choose driveway security posts:
- Homes worried about keyless or relay car theft
- Drives where a gate would not fit or is not allowed
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
Before we dig in Andover
The highway authority for local roads in Andover is Hampshire 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.
Many private-land installations in Andover need no planning application, but the rules don't clearly cover bollards, so listed buildings, conservation areas and prominent frontages are worth raising with the planning team at the council for Test Valley before posts go in.
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. 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.
- In conservation areas or at listed buildings, check with the local planning authority before fitting visible posts.
Installation, step by step
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.
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.
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. |
| 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. |
Pricing driveway security posts in Andover
Our South West guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Andover firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Depth available and services under the drive
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
Looking after them
With telescopic and semi-automatic posts, lift the lid every few months and check the cassette is not holding water or silt. Use the post regularly and keep the lock lubricated, especially before winter.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Andover.
Questions about driveway security posts in Andover
Can you install driveway security posts anywhere in Andover?
We cover all of Andover (SP10 and SP11) and the rest of Hampshire. We also work in Winchester, Newbury and Salisbury.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Andover?
In Andover, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Hampshire 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 Andover?
In Andover, 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.
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.
Does a driveway post stop keyless car theft?
It cannot stop a thief opening or starting the car electronically, but it stops the car being driven off the drive until the post is unlocked. That makes your car a slower, riskier target. Use it alongside a signal-blocking pouch and the car's own security.
Driveway security posts near Andover
- Winchester (12.6 mi)
- Newbury (15 mi)
- Salisbury (16.4 mi)
- Thatcham (16.7 mi)
- Basingstoke (18 mi)
- Eastleigh (18 mi)