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Driveway security posts for homes in Croydon
Local installation of driveway security posts in Croydon — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageDriveway security posts in Croydon
Across Croydon, typical sites for driveway security posts include carports, driveways and shared drives. The right one depends on the surface, the depth available and how often the post will be used.
We work across CR2, CR0, CR8, SE25, CR7 and SE19 — Croydon itself and places including Purley and Coulsdon. Jobs in Croydon can be combined with work in Sutton (4.7 miles), Caterham (5 miles), Bromley (5.5 miles) and Banstead (6.6 miles) (straight-line distances).
Croydon at a glance
- Area
- London, England
- Highway authority
- Croydon Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Croydon Council
- Postcodes
- CR2, CR0, CR8, SE25, CR7, SE19 and CR5
- Guide price
- Typically £445–£975 per post inc VAT; minimum job £445
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Croydon: 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 Croydon sites use driveway security posts for
Typical reasons Croydon sites choose driveway security posts:
- Homes with a high-value car or van parked outside
- Houses near stations, schools or shops where drives get borrowed
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
Consents, ground and services in Croydon
The highway authority for local roads in Croydon is Croydon 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.
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 (Croydon Council) first — we flag this at survey.
We scan and hand-dig before cutting deep for a telescopic cassette. 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.
- 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.
What happens on site
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.
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.
Finishes and options
| 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. |
| Removable posts | Lift out of a shallow socket and lock in place. Simple and low cost to fit, but must be stored when out. |
| Keyed-alike locks | Two posts or more can be supplied so one key opens both, which helps households with several cars. |
Pricing driveway security posts in Croydon
When we price driveway security posts in Croydon, these make the biggest difference:
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
- Depth available and services under the drive
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
Looking after them
Keep a spare key somewhere safe away from the car keys. If the post becomes stiff, deal with it early, because a post that is awkward to use is a post that stops being locked.
For damaged or loose posts in Croydon, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about driveway security posts in Croydon
Do you install driveway security posts in Croydon?
We cover all of Croydon (CR2, CR0, CR8, SE25, CR7 and SE19) and the rest of London. We also work in Sutton, Caterham and Bromley.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Croydon?
The highway authority for local roads in Croydon is Croydon 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.
How much do driveway security posts cost in Croydon?
In Croydon, 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.
Will fitting a post damage my block paving?
Only a small area is lifted and the original blocks are relaid around the post. Done carefully, the repair is hard to spot. Resin and imprinted drives show patching more.
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.