Hampshire · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Farnborough
Driveway security posts for sites across Farnborough and the rest of Hampshire, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageDriveway security posts in Farnborough
We supply and fit driveway security posts throughout Farnborough, typically for sites such as new-build estate drives, carports and private parking bays. 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 the GU14 postcode district in Farnborough. We also cover neighbouring Camberley (3 miles), Aldershot (3.2 miles), Fleet (3.4 miles) and Sandhurst (3.9 miles) — distances are straight-line. Reading is around 15 miles away.
Local details
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Highway authority
- Hampshire County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Rushmoor
- Postcodes
- GU14
- Guide price
- Typically £405–£895 per post inc VAT; minimum job £415
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Driveway security post prices in Farnborough
| 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.
Driveway security posts in Farnborough: common uses
Around Farnborough, driveway security posts usually solve one of these:
- Homes with a high-value car or van parked outside
- Houses near stations, schools or shops where drives get borrowed
- Homes worried about keyless or relay car theft
Consents, ground and services in Farnborough
The highway authority for local roads in Farnborough 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.
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 Rushmoor) first — we flag this at survey.
We scan and hand-dig before cutting deep for a telescopic cassette. Block paving reinstates well because the original blocks can go back; tarmac, resin-bound and imprinted concrete show patching, so we keep cuts tight and positions sensible.
- 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.
How the job runs
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.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Finishes | Black, grey, yellow or stainless finishes, with reflective bands so visitors see the post at night. |
| Keyed-alike locks | Two posts or more can be supplied so one key opens both, which helps households with several cars. |
| 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 Farnborough
Two Farnborough jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Depth available and services under the drive
- Drive surface and how visible a repair will be
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
Looking after them
Keep a spare key somewhere safe away from the car keys. If the post becomes stiff, deal with it early, because a post that is awkward to use is a post that stops being locked.
If posts in Farnborough are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Which parts of Farnborough do you cover for driveway security posts?
We cover all of Farnborough (GU14) and the rest of Hampshire. We also work in Camberley, Aldershot and Fleet.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Farnborough?
Hampshire County Council is the highway authority covering Farnborough'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 Farnborough?
In Farnborough, 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.
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 in nearby towns
- Camberley (3 mi)
- Aldershot (3.2 mi)
- Fleet (3.4 mi)
- Sandhurst (3.9 mi)
- Yateley (4.7 mi)
- Crowthorne (5.5 mi)