Leicestershire · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Leicester
Local installation of driveway security posts in Leicester — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageDriveway security posts in Leicester
We supply and fit driveway security posts throughout Leicester, typically for sites such as carports, shared drives and front-garden parking spaces. 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 cover Leicester's LE1, LE4, LE5, LE3 and LE2 postcode districts, including places such as Thurcaston. Nearby, we also work in Oadby (3 miles), Wigston (4.3 miles), Loughborough (9.3 miles) and Coalville (11.5 miles), measured as the crow flies. Nottingham is around 22 miles away.
Local details
- Area
- Leicestershire, England
- Highway authority
- Leicester City Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Leicester City Council
- Postcodes
- LE1, LE4, LE5, LE3 and LE2
- Guide price
- Typically £375–£825 per post inc VAT; minimum job £385
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Oadby (3 mi), Wigston (4.3 mi), Loughborough (9.3 mi), Coalville (11.5 mi)
Leicester: typical driveway security post prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £375–£565 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £515–£705 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £645–£825 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; -2% for East Midlands. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
What Leicester sites use driveway security posts for
Around Leicester, 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
- Houses near stations, schools or shops where drives get borrowed
Before we dig in Leicester
Leicester City Council is the highway authority covering Leicester's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
If your site in Leicester is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Leicester City Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Domestic drives hide more than people expect. 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.
- 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.
How the job runs
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Fold-down posts | Hinged posts bolted down with resin anchors. Quick to fit and no digging, but need a solid base to fix into. |
| 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. |
Pricing driveway security posts in Leicester
Our East Midlands guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Leicester firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Depth available and services under the drive
- Drive surface and how visible a repair will be
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
After installation
If the post becomes stiff, deal with it early, because a post that is awkward to use is a post that stops being locked. Use the post regularly and keep the lock lubricated, especially before winter.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Leicester.
Common questions
Can you install driveway security posts anywhere in Leicester?
We cover all of Leicester (LE1, LE4, LE5, LE3 and LE2) and the rest of Leicestershire. We also work in Oadby, Wigston and Loughborough.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Leicester?
In Leicester, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Leicester City 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 Leicester?
In Leicester, typically £375–£825 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £385 plus VAT, using our East Midlands 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.
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
- Oadby (3 mi)
- Wigston (4.3 mi)
- Loughborough (9.3 mi)
- Coalville (11.5 mi)
- Hinckley (12.4 mi)
- Melton Mowbray (13.5 mi)