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Driveway security posts for homes in Greenwich
Local installation of driveway security posts in Greenwich — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageDriveway security posts in Greenwich
From front-garden parking spaces, new-build estate drives and driveways, Greenwich has plenty of places where driveway security posts earn their keep. Telescopic, fold-down and removable security posts for home driveways, to deter car theft and stop unwanted parking.
We work across SE3, SE7, SE18, SE9, SE10 and SE2 — Greenwich itself and places including Woolwich and Eltham. Jobs in Greenwich can be combined with work in Lewisham (2.8 miles), Bexley (4.2 miles), Newham (4.5 miles) and Tower Hamlets (4.9 miles) (straight-line distances).
Local details
- Area
- London, England
- Highway authority
- Greenwich Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Greenwich Council
- Postcodes
- SE3, SE7, SE18, SE9, SE10, SE2 and SE28
- Guide price
- Typically £445–£975 per post inc VAT; minimum job £445
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Lewisham (2.8 mi), Bexley (4.2 mi), Newham (4.5 mi), Tower Hamlets (4.9 mi)
Greenwich: 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 Greenwich sites use driveway security posts for
Around Greenwich, driveway security posts usually solve one of these:
- Drives where neighbours or visitors keep parking
- Drives where a gate would not fit or is not allowed
- Houses near stations, schools or shops where drives get borrowed
Consents, ground and services in Greenwich
The highway authority for local roads in Greenwich is Greenwich 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 (Greenwich Council) first — we flag this at survey.
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.
- Connect any cassette drainage to surface water or a soakaway, not to the foul drain.
- In conservation areas or at listed buildings, check with the local planning authority before fitting visible posts.
From survey to handover
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Finishes | Black, grey, yellow or stainless finishes, with reflective bands so visitors see the post at night. |
| Telescopic posts | Retract into a cassette with a flush lid when lowered. Tidy and secure, but need depth and drainage under the drive. |
| Keyed-alike locks | Two posts or more can be supplied so one key opens both, which helps households with several cars. |
What affects the quote
Two Greenwich jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
- Drive surface and how visible a repair will be
Looking after them
Keep a spare key somewhere safe away from the car keys. Fold-down posts need the hinge oiled and anchors checked.
For damaged or loose posts in Greenwich, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about driveway security posts in Greenwich
Which parts of Greenwich do you cover for driveway security posts?
We cover all of Greenwich (SE3, SE7, SE18, SE9, SE10 and SE2) and the rest of London. We also work in Lewisham, Bexley and Newham.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Greenwich?
The highway authority for local roads in Greenwich is Greenwich 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.
What's a typical price for driveway security posts in Greenwich?
In Greenwich, 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.
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 near Greenwich
- Lewisham (2.8 mi)
- Bexley (4.2 mi)
- Newham (4.5 mi)
- Tower Hamlets (4.9 mi)
- Southwark (5.1 mi)
- Bromley (7 mi)