Norfolk · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Norwich
Driveway security posts for sites across Norwich and the rest of Norfolk, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageAbout driveway security posts in Norwich
Across Norwich, typical sites for driveway security posts include private parking bays, driveways and front-garden parking spaces. 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.
Coverage in Norwich takes in the NR1, NR2, NR3, NR7, NR4 and NR6 postcode districts and nearby places like Colney. Jobs in Norwich can be combined with work in Great Yarmouth (18.2 miles) and Lowestoft (21.8 miles) (straight-line distances).
Local details
- Area
- Norfolk, England
- Highway authority
- Norfolk County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Norwich
- Postcodes
- NR1, NR2, NR3, NR7, NR4, NR6 and NR5
- Guide price
- Typically £395–£875 per post inc VAT; minimum job £405
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Great Yarmouth (18.2 mi), Lowestoft (21.8 mi)
Where driveway security posts go in around Norwich
Around Norwich, driveway security posts usually solve one of these:
- Drives where neighbours or visitors keep parking
- Open-plan frontages without gates
- Drives where a gate would not fit or is not allowed
Driveway security post prices in Norwich
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £395–£595 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £535–£735 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £685–£875 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; +3% for East of England. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Permissions and groundwork in Norwich
Norfolk County Council is the highway authority covering Norwich's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
Many private-land installations in Norwich 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 the council for Norwich before posts go in.
We scan and hand-dig before cutting deep for a telescopic cassette. The water supply pipe, gas service and electric cable all cross the front garden, often at shallow depth and rarely where you would guess, and older drives may cover inspection chambers or soakaways.
- If the drive is shared or has a right of way over it, agree positions with the neighbour first.
- Make sure the post is on your own land; a post on the pavement or the dropped kerb needs the highway authority's agreement.
From survey to handover
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Telescopic posts | Retract into a cassette with a flush lid when lowered. Tidy and secure, but need depth and drainage under the drive. |
| Semi-automatic posts | Rise on their own when unlocked and push down to lower. Easier for daily use than lifting a post. |
| 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 affects the quote
When we price driveway security posts in Norwich, these make the biggest difference:
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
- Drive surface and how visible a repair will be
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
Keeping them working
Fold-down posts need the hinge oiled and anchors checked. 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 Norwich, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about driveway security posts in Norwich
Can you install driveway security posts anywhere in Norwich?
We cover all of Norwich (NR1, NR2, NR3, NR7, NR4 and NR6) and the rest of Norfolk. We also work in Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Norwich?
In Norwich, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Norfolk County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
What's a typical price for driveway security posts in Norwich?
In Norwich, typically £395–£875 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £405 plus VAT, using our East of England 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.
Does a driveway post stop keyless car theft?
It cannot stop a thief opening or starting the car electronically, but it stops the car being driven off the drive until the post is unlocked. That makes your car a slower, riskier target. Use it alongside a signal-blocking pouch and the car's own security.