Kent · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Tonbridge
Planning driveway security posts in Tonbridge? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageTonbridge driveway security posts
Whether it's shared drives, driveways and new-build estate drives, driveway security posts in Tonbridge are planned around who needs to get through and who doesn't. Telescopic, fold-down and removable security posts for home driveways, to deter car theft and stop unwanted parking.
We work across TN9, TN10 and TN11 — Tonbridge itself and places including Hilden Park, Hadlow, Hildenborough and Golden Green. Nearby, we also work in Tunbridge Wells (4.3 miles), Sevenoaks (6.5 miles), Crowborough (10.4 miles) and Maidstone (11.6 miles), measured as the crow flies. Tonbridge is about 31 miles from Brighton.
Local details
- Area
- Kent, England
- Highway authority
- Kent County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Tonbridge and Malling
- Postcodes
- TN9, TN10 and TN11
- Guide price
- Typically £405–£895 per post inc VAT; minimum job £415
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Tunbridge Wells (4.3 mi), Sevenoaks (6.5 mi), Crowborough (10.4 mi), Maidstone (11.6 mi)
Where driveway security posts go in around Tonbridge
Around Tonbridge, driveway security posts usually solve one of these:
- Drives where a gate would not fit or is not allowed
- Drives where neighbours or visitors keep parking
- Homes with a high-value car or van parked outside
Tonbridge: 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 we check first in Tonbridge
In Tonbridge, 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.
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 Tonbridge and Malling) first — we flag this at survey.
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. We scan and hand-dig before cutting deep for a telescopic cassette.
- In conservation areas or at listed buildings, check with the local planning authority before fitting visible posts.
- Connect any cassette drainage to surface water or a soakaway, not to the foul drain.
Installation, step by step
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.
Finishes and options
| 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. |
| Finishes | Black, grey, yellow or stainless finishes, with reflective bands so visitors see the post at night. |
| Semi-automatic posts | Rise on their own when unlocked and push down to lower. Easier for daily use than lifting a post. |
Pricing driveway security posts in Tonbridge
When we price driveway security posts in Tonbridge, these make the biggest difference:
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
Keeping them working
Fold-down posts need the hinge oiled and anchors checked. 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 Tonbridge are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Driveway security posts in Tonbridge: FAQs
Which parts of Tonbridge do you cover for driveway security posts?
We cover all of Tonbridge (TN9, TN10 and TN11) and the rest of Kent. We also work in Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Crowborough.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Tonbridge?
In Tonbridge, 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 Tonbridge?
In Tonbridge, 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.
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.
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
- Tunbridge Wells (4.3 mi)
- Sevenoaks (6.5 mi)
- Crowborough (10.4 mi)
- Maidstone (11.6 mi)
- East Grinstead (13.1 mi)
- Swanley (14.6 mi)