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Driveway security posts for homes in Harrow
Driveway security posts for sites across Harrow and the rest of London, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageHarrow driveway security posts
Across Harrow, typical sites for driveway security posts include front-garden parking spaces, driveways and private parking bays. Telescopic, fold-down and removable security posts for home driveways, to deter car theft and stop unwanted parking.
Coverage in Harrow takes in the HA1, HA2, HA3, HA7 and HA5 postcode districts and nearby places like Stanmore. Jobs in Harrow can be combined with work in Brent (3.4 miles), Bushey (3.4 miles), Borehamwood (4.8 miles) and Watford (4.8 miles) (straight-line distances).
Harrow at a glance
- Area
- London, England
- Highway authority
- Harrow Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Harrow Council
- Postcodes
- HA1, HA2, HA3, HA7 and HA5
- Guide price
- Typically £445–£975 per post inc VAT; minimum job £445
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Brent (3.4 mi), Bushey (3.4 mi), Borehamwood (4.8 mi), Watford (4.8 mi)
Where driveway security posts go in around Harrow
Around Harrow, driveway security posts usually solve one of these:
- Drives where neighbours or visitors keep parking
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
- Homes worried about keyless or relay car theft
Harrow: 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.
Permissions and groundwork in Harrow
Harrow Council is the highway authority covering Harrow'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.
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 (Harrow 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. Domestic drives hide more than people expect.
- Make sure the post is on your own land; a post on the pavement or the dropped kerb needs the highway authority's agreement.
- 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.
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.
Finishes and options
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Semi-automatic posts | Rise on their own when unlocked and push down to lower. Easier for daily use than lifting a post. |
| Finishes | Black, grey, yellow or stainless finishes, with reflective bands so visitors see the post at night. |
| Keyed-alike locks | Two posts or more can be supplied so one key opens both, which helps households with several cars. |
What moves the price in Harrow
When we price driveway security posts in Harrow, these make the biggest difference:
- Drive surface and how visible a repair will be
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
Looking after them
If the post becomes stiff, deal with it early, because a post that is awkward to use is a post that stops being locked. Fold-down posts need the hinge oiled and anchors checked.
For damaged or loose posts in Harrow, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about driveway security posts in Harrow
Which parts of Harrow do you cover for driveway security posts?
We cover all of Harrow (HA1, HA2, HA3, HA7 and HA5) and the rest of London. We also work in Brent, Bushey and Borehamwood.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Harrow?
In Harrow, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Harrow 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.
How much do driveway security posts cost in Harrow?
In Harrow, 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.
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.
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.