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Driveway security posts for homes in Bexley
Planning driveway security posts in Bexley? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageDriveway security posts in Bexley
From carports, front-garden parking spaces and new-build estate drives, Bexley has plenty of places where driveway security posts earn their keep. The right one depends on the surface, the depth available and how often the post will be used.
We cover Bexley's DA5, DA7, DA6, DA16, DA8 and DA17 postcode districts, including places such as Coldblow, Sidcup and Erith. We also cover neighbouring Dartford (3.2 miles), Greenwich (4.2 miles), Swanley (4.6 miles) and Barking and Dagenham (6.6 miles) — distances are straight-line.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- London, England
- Highway authority
- Bexley Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Bexley Council
- Postcodes
- DA5, DA7, DA6, DA16, DA8, DA17, DA18 and DA15
- Guide price
- Typically £405–£895 per post inc VAT; minimum job £415
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Dartford (3.2 mi), Greenwich (4.2 mi), Swanley (4.6 mi), Barking and Dagenham (6.6 mi)
What Bexley sites use driveway security posts for
Around Bexley, driveway security posts usually solve one of these:
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
- Drives where neighbours or visitors keep parking
- Homes with a high-value car or van parked outside
Bexley: 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.
Before we dig in Bexley
In Bexley, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Bexley Council, the local highway authority. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
If your site in Bexley is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Bexley Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
Domestic drives hide more than people expect. 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.
- If the drive is shared or has a right of way over it, agree positions with the neighbour first.
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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Keyed-alike locks | Two posts or more can be supplied so one key opens both, which helps households with several cars. |
| 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. |
What affects the quote
Two Bexley jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
- Drive surface and how visible a repair will be
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
After installation
Fold-down posts need the hinge oiled and anchors checked. Use the post regularly and keep the lock lubricated, especially before winter.
For damaged or loose posts in Bexley, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Driveway security posts in Bexley: FAQs
Do you install driveway security posts in Bexley?
We cover all of Bexley (DA5, DA7, DA6, DA16, DA8 and DA17) and the rest of London. We also work in Dartford, Greenwich and Swanley.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Bexley?
Bexley Council is the highway authority covering Bexley's local roads. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
What's a typical price for driveway security posts in Bexley?
In Bexley, 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.
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.
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 in nearby towns
- Dartford (3.2 mi)
- Greenwich (4.2 mi)
- Swanley (4.6 mi)
- Barking and Dagenham (6.6 mi)
- Lewisham (6.8 mi)
- South Ockendon (6.8 mi)