Kent · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Canterbury
Driveway security posts for sites across Canterbury and the rest of Kent, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageAbout driveway security posts in Canterbury
Driveway security posts suit plenty of Canterbury sites, carports, new-build estate drives and front-garden parking spaces among them. Telescopic, fold-down and removable security posts for home driveways, to deter car theft and stop unwanted parking.
We work across CT1, CT2 and CT4 — Canterbury itself and places including Sturry, Rough Common, Blean and Westbere. Jobs in Canterbury can be combined with work in Whitstable (6.1 miles), Herne Bay (6.8 miles), Faversham (8.6 miles) and Ashford, Kent (12.8 miles) (straight-line distances).
Canterbury at a glance
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Kent County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Canterbury
- Postcodes
- CT1, CT2 and CT4
- Guide price
- Typically £405–£895 per post inc VAT; minimum job £415
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Whitstable (6.1 mi), Herne Bay (6.8 mi), Faversham (8.6 mi), Ashford, Kent (12.8 mi)
Where driveway security posts go in around Canterbury
Around Canterbury, driveway security posts usually solve one of these:
- Houses near stations, schools or shops where drives get borrowed
- Open-plan frontages without gates
- Drives where a gate would not fit or is not allowed
Guide prices for Canterbury
| 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.
Permissions and groundwork in Canterbury
The highway authority for local roads in Canterbury is Kent 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.
If your site in Canterbury is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Canterbury) 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. 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.
- If the drive is shared or has a right of way over it, agree positions with the neighbour first.
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.
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.
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. |
| 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. |
What affects the quote
Two Canterbury jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
After installation
Keep a spare key somewhere safe away from the car keys. Fold-down posts need the hinge oiled and anchors checked.
If posts in Canterbury are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about driveway security posts in Canterbury
Can you install driveway security posts anywhere in Canterbury?
We cover all of Canterbury (CT1, CT2 and CT4) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Whitstable, Herne Bay and Faversham.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Canterbury?
In Canterbury, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Kent County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
How much do driveway security posts cost in Canterbury?
In Canterbury, 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.
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.
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.
Driveway security posts near Canterbury
- Whitstable (6.1 mi)
- Herne Bay (6.8 mi)
- Faversham (8.6 mi)
- Ashford, Kent (12.8 mi)
- Folkestone (14.2 mi)
- Deal (14.5 mi)