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Driveway security posts for homes in Ealing
Local installation of driveway security posts in Ealing — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageDriveway security posts in Ealing
In the borough of Ealing, driveway security posts tend to go in at driveways, private parking bays and front-garden parking spaces. The right one depends on the surface, the depth available and how often the post will be used.
We cover Ealing's W13, W5, W7, UB6, W3 and UB1 postcode districts, including places such as Southall, Greenford and Northolt. Nearby, we also work in Brent (3.1 miles), Hammersmith and Fulham (4 miles), Harrow (5 miles) and Hounslow (5.1 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Ealing at a glance
- Area
- London, England
- Highway authority
- Ealing Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Ealing Council
- Postcodes
- W13, W5, W7, UB6, W3, UB1, UB5 and UB2
- Guide price
- Typically £445–£975 per post inc VAT; minimum job £445
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Brent (3.1 mi), Hammersmith and Fulham (4 mi), Harrow (5 mi), Hounslow (5.1 mi)
Driveway security posts in Ealing: common uses
Common uses in a place like Ealing:
- Houses near stations, schools or shops where drives get borrowed
- Drives where a gate would not fit or is not allowed
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
Driveway security post prices in Ealing
| 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 we check first in Ealing
In Ealing, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Ealing 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.
Many private-land installations in Ealing need no planning application, but the rules don't clearly cover bollards, so listed buildings, conservation areas and prominent frontages are worth raising with the planning team at Ealing Council before posts go in.
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. 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.
- Make sure the post is on your own land; a post on the pavement or the dropped kerb needs the highway authority's agreement.
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.
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.
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.
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. |
| Telescopic posts | Retract into a cassette with a flush lid when lowered. Tidy and secure, but need depth and drainage under the drive. |
| Fold-down posts | Hinged posts bolted down with resin anchors. Quick to fit and no digging, but need a solid base to fix into. |
What moves the price in Ealing
Our London guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Ealing firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Depth available and services under the drive
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
Keeping them working
If the post becomes stiff, deal with it early, because a post that is awkward to use is a post that stops being locked. Keep a spare key somewhere safe away from the car keys.
If posts in Ealing are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Can you install driveway security posts anywhere in Ealing?
We cover all of Ealing (W13, W5, W7, UB6, W3 and UB1) and the rest of London. We also work in Brent, Hammersmith and Fulham and Harrow.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Ealing?
In Ealing, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Ealing 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.
What's a typical price for driveway security posts in Ealing?
In Ealing, 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.
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.
Driveway security posts near Ealing
- Brent (3.1 mi)
- Hammersmith and Fulham (4 mi)
- Harrow (5 mi)
- Hounslow (5.1 mi)
- Kensington and Chelsea (5.1 mi)
- Hillingdon (5.9 mi)