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Driveway security posts for homes in Bromley
Driveway security posts supplied and fitted in Bromley, London: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageDriveway security posts in Bromley
Across Bromley, typical sites for driveway security posts include new-build estate drives, shared drives and carports. 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 work across BR6, BR2, BR5, BR4, BR7 and BR1 — Bromley itself and places including Orpington, Downe, Pratt's Bottom and Well Hill. Jobs in Bromley can be combined with work in Swanley (5.2 miles), Croydon (5.5 miles), Lewisham (6.8 miles) and Greenwich (7 miles) (straight-line distances).
Bromley at a glance
- Area
- London, England
- Highway authority
- Bromley Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Bromley Council
- Postcodes
- BR6, BR2, BR5, BR4, BR7, BR1, BR3 and SE20
- Guide price
- Typically £445–£975 per post inc VAT; minimum job £445
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Bromley: typical driveway security post prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £445–£665 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £605–£825 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £765–£975 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; +15% for London. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
What Bromley sites use driveway security posts for
Typical reasons Bromley sites choose driveway security posts:
- Open-plan frontages without gates
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
- Homes with a high-value car or van parked outside
Before we dig in Bromley
The highway authority for local roads in Bromley is Bromley Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Red routes are managed by Transport for London. 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 Bromley is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Bromley Council) 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. Domestic drives hide more than people expect.
- Connect any cassette drainage to surface water or a soakaway, not to the foul drain.
- If the drive is shared or has a right of way over it, agree positions with the neighbour first.
What happens on site
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.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Finishes | Black, grey, yellow or stainless finishes, with reflective bands so visitors see the post at night. |
| 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. |
What affects the quote
Two Bromley jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
- Depth available and services under the drive
Looking after them
With telescopic and semi-automatic posts, lift the lid every few months and check the cassette is not holding water or silt. Use the post regularly and keep the lock lubricated, especially before winter.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Bromley.
Common questions
Which parts of Bromley do you cover for driveway security posts?
We cover all of Bromley (BR6, BR2, BR5, BR4, BR7 and BR1) and the rest of London. We also work in Swanley, Croydon and Lewisham.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Bromley?
Bromley Council is the highway authority covering Bromley'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.
How much do driveway security posts cost in Bromley?
In Bromley, typically £445–£975 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £445 plus VAT, using our London 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.
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.