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Driveway security posts for homes in Inverness
Local installation of driveway security posts in Inverness — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageInverness driveway security posts
In the city of Inverness, driveway security posts tend to go in at 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 IV1, IV3, IV2 and IV8 — Inverness itself and places including North Kessock, Leachkin, Cradlehall and Ardersier. Inverness is fairly self-contained, with no other large town within about 20 miles.
Inverness at a glance
- Area
- Highland, Scotland
- Roads authority
- The Highland Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- The Highland Council
- Postcodes
- IV1, IV3, IV2 and IV8
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Where driveway security posts go in around Inverness
Common uses in a place like Inverness:
- Homes worried about keyless or relay car theft
- Open-plan frontages without gates
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
Guide prices for Inverness
| 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.
Permissions and groundwork in Inverness
For anything on the public footway in Inverness we check with the roads authority first — The Highland Council for local roads, Transport Scotland on trunk routes. Private ground such as a car park or forecourt only needs the owner's go-ahead.
If your site in Inverness is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (The Highland Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
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. 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.
- If the drive is shared or has a right of way over it, agree positions with the neighbour first.
- In conservation areas or at listed buildings, check with the local planning authority before fitting visible posts.
From survey to handover
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 |
|---|---|
| Telescopic posts | Retract into a cassette with a flush lid when lowered. Tidy and secure, but need depth and drainage under the drive. |
| Semi-automatic posts | Rise on their own when unlocked and push down to lower. Easier for daily use than lifting a post. |
| Fold-down posts | Hinged posts bolted down with resin anchors. Quick to fit and no digging, but need a solid base to fix into. |
What moves the price in Inverness
When we price driveway security posts in Inverness, these make the biggest difference:
- Depth available and services under the drive
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
Keeping them working
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.
If posts in Inverness are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Can you install driveway security posts anywhere in Inverness?
We cover all of Inverness (IV1, IV3, IV2 and IV8) and the rest of Highland.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Inverness?
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Inverness means The Highland Council. Driveway security posts on an adopted footway need its consent; trunk roads sit with Transport Scotland.
What's a typical price for driveway security posts in Inverness?
In Inverness, typically £385–£845 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £395 plus VAT, using our Scotland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Where should a driveway security post go?
Close enough in front of the car, or between it and the road, that the car cannot be driven round it. We mark the position with your car in place during the survey. Sloping drives and wide frontages may change the obvious spot.
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.