Kent · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Sevenoaks
Driveway security posts supplied and fitted in Sevenoaks, Kent: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageSevenoaks driveway security posts
We supply and fit driveway security posts throughout Sevenoaks, typically for sites such as front-garden parking spaces, 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.
Coverage in Sevenoaks takes in the TN13, TN14 and DA4 postcode districts and nearby places like Dunton Green, Otford, Knockholt Pound and Shoreham. Jobs in Sevenoaks can be combined with work in Tonbridge (6.5 miles), Bromley (8.5 miles), Swanley (8.6 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (10.2 miles) (straight-line distances). Sevenoaks is about 34 miles from Brighton.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Kent County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Sevenoaks
- Postcodes
- TN13, TN14 and DA4
- Guide price
- Typically £405–£895 per post inc VAT; minimum job £415
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Tonbridge (6.5 mi), Bromley (8.5 mi), Swanley (8.6 mi), Tunbridge Wells (10.2 mi)
Sevenoaks: typical driveway security post prices
| 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.
What Sevenoaks sites use driveway security posts for
Typical reasons Sevenoaks sites choose driveway security posts:
- Drives where neighbours or visitors keep parking
- Drives where a gate would not fit or is not allowed
- Homes worried about keyless or relay car theft
Permissions and groundwork in Sevenoaks
The highway authority for local roads in Sevenoaks 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.
Many private-land installations in Sevenoaks need no planning application, but the rules don't clearly cover bollards, so listed buildings, conservation areas and prominent frontages are worth raising with the planning team at the council for Sevenoaks before posts go in.
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.
- Make sure the post is on your own land; a post on the pavement or the dropped kerb needs the highway authority's agreement.
From survey to handover
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.
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.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Finishes | Black, grey, yellow or stainless finishes, with reflective bands so visitors see the post at night. |
| Telescopic posts | Retract into a cassette with a flush lid when lowered. Tidy and secure, but need depth and drainage under the drive. |
| 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 affects the quote
Our South East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Sevenoaks firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Drive surface and how visible a repair will be
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
- Depth available and services under the drive
After installation
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.
If posts in Sevenoaks are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about driveway security posts in Sevenoaks
Which parts of Sevenoaks do you cover for driveway security posts?
We cover all of Sevenoaks (TN13, TN14 and DA4) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Tonbridge, Bromley and Swanley.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Sevenoaks?
In Sevenoaks, 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.
What's a typical price for driveway security posts in Sevenoaks?
In Sevenoaks, 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.
What if I lose the key to my driveway post?
Keep the spare somewhere safe. If both are lost, many lock cylinders can be replaced, but sometimes the lock has to be drilled. That is a paid repair visit, so a spare key is worth having.
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
- Tonbridge (6.5 mi)
- Bromley (8.5 mi)
- Swanley (8.6 mi)
- Tunbridge Wells (10.2 mi)
- Caterham (11.6 mi)
- Dartford (12.1 mi)