Inverclyde · Scotland
Driveway security posts for homes in Greenock
Driveway security posts supplied and fitted in Greenock, Inverclyde: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
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Telescopic, fold-down and removable security posts for home driveways, to deter car theft and stop unwanted parking. In Greenock, that tends to mean sites such as carports, front-garden parking spaces and shared drives.
Coverage in Greenock takes in the PA15 and PA16 postcode districts and nearby places like Inverkip. Jobs in Greenock can be combined with work in Gourock (2.4 miles), Port Glasgow (2.9 miles), Largs (11.2 miles) and Erskine (12.5 miles) (straight-line distances). Greenock is about 20 miles from Glasgow.
Local details
- Area
- Inverclyde, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Inverclyde Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Inverclyde Council
- Postcodes
- PA15 and PA16
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Gourock (2.4 mi), Port Glasgow (2.9 mi), Largs (11.2 mi), Erskine (12.5 mi)
Where driveway security posts go in around Greenock
Around Greenock, driveway security posts usually solve one of these:
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
- Drives where neighbours or visitors keep parking
- Open-plan frontages without gates
What driveway security posts cost in Greenock
| 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.
Consents, ground and services in Greenock
Greenock falls under Inverclyde Council as roads authority. If the line of posts crosses onto adopted road or pavement, permission comes before excavation; on private land it does not.
If your site in Greenock is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Inverclyde Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
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.
- If the drive is shared or has a right of way over it, agree positions with the neighbour first.
- Make sure the post is on your own land; a post on the pavement or the dropped kerb needs the roads authority's agreement.
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.
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.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Removable posts | Lift out of a shallow socket and lock in place. Simple and low cost to fit, but must be stored when out. |
| Semi-automatic posts | Rise on their own when unlocked and push down to lower. Easier for daily use than lifting a post. |
| Finishes | Black, grey, yellow or stainless finishes, with reflective bands so visitors see the post at night. |
What affects the quote
When we price driveway security posts in Greenock, these make the biggest difference:
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
Keeping them working
Keep a spare key somewhere safe away from the car keys. Fold-down posts need the hinge oiled and anchors checked.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Greenock.
Driveway security posts in Greenock: FAQs
Do you install driveway security posts in Greenock?
We cover all of Greenock (PA15 and PA16) and the rest of Inverclyde. We also work in Gourock, Port Glasgow and Largs.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Greenock?
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Greenock means Inverclyde 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 Greenock?
In Greenock, 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.
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.
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.
Driveway security posts in nearby towns
- Gourock (2.4 mi)
- Port Glasgow (2.9 mi)
- Largs (11.2 mi)
- Erskine (12.5 mi)
- Johnstone (12.6 mi)
- Clydebank (14.1 mi)