Hampshire · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Fareham
Local installation of driveway security posts in Fareham — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageFareham driveway security posts
Driveway security posts suit plenty of Fareham sites, shared drives, carports and private parking bays among them. 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.
Coverage in Fareham takes in the PO16, PO15, PO14 and SO31 postcode districts and nearby places like Funtley, Whiteley, Titchfield Park and Segensworth. Jobs in Fareham can be combined with work in Gosport (4.5 miles), Portsmouth (5.3 miles), Waterlooville (6.8 miles) and Havant (8.5 miles) (straight-line distances). Fareham is about 5 miles from Portsmouth.
Fareham at a glance
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Highway authority
- Hampshire County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Fareham
- Postcodes
- PO16, PO15, PO14 and SO31
- Guide price
- Typically £405–£895 per post inc VAT; minimum job £415
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Gosport (4.5 mi), Portsmouth (5.3 mi), Waterlooville (6.8 mi), Havant (8.5 mi)
What driveway security posts cost in Fareham
| 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.
Typical driveway security posts jobs in Fareham
Typical reasons Fareham sites choose driveway security posts:
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
- Houses near stations, schools or shops where drives get borrowed
- Homes with a high-value car or van parked outside
Before we dig in Fareham
Hampshire County Council is the highway authority covering Fareham'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 Fareham is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Fareham) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
We scan and hand-dig before cutting deep for a telescopic cassette. Domestic drives hide more than people expect.
- In conservation areas or at listed buildings, check with the local planning authority before fitting visible posts.
- If the drive is shared or has a right of way over it, agree positions with the neighbour first.
What happens on site
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 |
|---|---|
| Fold-down posts | Hinged posts bolted down with resin anchors. Quick to fit and no digging, but need a solid base to fix into. |
| Semi-automatic posts | Rise on their own when unlocked and push down to lower. Easier for daily use than lifting a post. |
| 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 affects the quote
When we price driveway security posts in Fareham, these make the biggest difference:
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
- Depth available and services under 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. If the post becomes stiff, deal with it early, because a post that is awkward to use is a post that stops being locked.
For damaged or loose posts in Fareham, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Driveway security posts in Fareham: FAQs
Can you install driveway security posts anywhere in Fareham?
We cover all of Fareham (PO16, PO15, PO14 and SO31) and the rest of Hampshire. We also work in Gosport, Portsmouth and Waterlooville.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Fareham?
The highway authority for local roads in Fareham 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.
How much do driveway security posts cost in Fareham?
In Fareham, 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.
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.
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.
Driveway security posts in nearby towns
- Gosport (4.5 mi)
- Portsmouth (5.3 mi)
- Waterlooville (6.8 mi)
- Havant (8.5 mi)
- Hythe (9.7 mi)
- Southampton (10.5 mi)