Hampshire · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Bordon
Planning driveway security posts in Bordon? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageAbout driveway security posts in Bordon
Across Bordon, typical sites for driveway security posts include private parking bays, driveways and shared 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 work across GU35, GU30, GU33 and GU34 — Bordon itself and places including Headley Down, Lindford, Arford and Standford. Jobs in Bordon can be combined with work in Farnham (7.5 miles), Aldershot (10.2 miles), Fleet (11.8 miles) and Godalming (11.8 miles) (straight-line distances). It sits roughly 24 miles from Portsmouth as the crow flies.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Highway authority
- Hampshire County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for East Hampshire
- Postcodes
- GU35, GU30, GU33 and GU34
- Guide price
- Typically £405–£895 per post inc VAT; minimum job £415
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Where driveway security posts go in around Bordon
Typical reasons Bordon sites choose driveway security posts:
- Homes with a high-value car or van parked outside
- Drives where a gate would not fit or is not allowed
- Houses near stations, schools or shops where drives get borrowed
Guide prices for Bordon
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £405–£615 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £555–£755 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £705–£895 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Before we dig in Bordon
In Bordon, 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.
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 East Hampshire) first — we flag this at survey.
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. 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.
- Connect any cassette drainage to surface water or a soakaway, not to the foul drain.
- In conservation areas or at listed buildings, check with the local planning authority before fitting visible posts.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Fold-down posts | Hinged posts bolted down with resin anchors. Quick to fit and no digging, but need a solid base to fix into. |
| Removable posts | Lift out of a shallow socket and lock in place. Simple and low cost to fit, but must be stored when out. |
| Finishes | Black, grey, yellow or stainless finishes, with reflective bands so visitors see the post at night. |
Pricing driveway security posts in Bordon
Two Bordon jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Drive surface and how visible a repair will be
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
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.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Bordon.
Questions about driveway security posts in Bordon
Do you install driveway security posts in Bordon?
We cover all of Bordon (GU35, GU30, GU33 and GU34) and the rest of Hampshire. We also work in Farnham, Aldershot and Fleet.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Bordon?
In Bordon, 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.
What's a typical price for driveway security posts in Bordon?
In Bordon, typically £405–£895 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £415 plus VAT, using our South East 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.
What if I lose the key to my driveway post?
Keep the spare somewhere safe. If both are lost, many lock cylinders can be replaced, but sometimes the lock has to be drilled. That is a paid repair visit, so a spare key is worth having.
Driveway security posts near Bordon
- Farnham (7.5 mi)
- Aldershot (10.2 mi)
- Fleet (11.8 mi)
- Godalming (11.8 mi)
- Farnborough (13.3 mi)
- Basingstoke (14.2 mi)