North Ayrshire · Scotland
Driveway security posts for homes in Irvine
Local installation of driveway security posts in Irvine — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageAbout driveway security posts in Irvine
Telescopic, fold-down and removable security posts for home driveways, to deter car theft and stop unwanted parking. In Irvine, that tends to mean sites such as private parking bays, new-build estate drives and shared drives.
Coverage in Irvine takes in the KA12 and KA11 postcode districts and nearby places like Perceton, Springside, Drybridge and Shewalton. Nearby, we also work in Kilwinning (3.1 miles), Saltcoats (5.2 miles), Troon (5.2 miles) and Kilmarnock (6.2 miles), measured as the crow flies. Irvine is about 23 miles from Glasgow.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- North Ayrshire, Scotland
- Roads authority
- North Ayrshire Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- North Ayrshire Council
- Postcodes
- KA12 and KA11
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Kilwinning (3.1 mi), Saltcoats (5.2 mi), Troon (5.2 mi), Kilmarnock (6.2 mi)
Typical driveway security posts jobs in Irvine
Around Irvine, driveway security posts usually solve one of these:
- Homes worried about keyless or relay car theft
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
- Homes with a high-value car or van parked outside
Guide prices for Irvine
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £385–£575 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £525–£715 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £665–£845 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
What we check first in Irvine
Irvine falls under North Ayrshire Council as roads authority. If the line of posts crosses onto adopted road or pavement, permission comes before excavation; on private land it does not.
Many private-land installations in Irvine 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 North Ayrshire Council before posts go in.
Domestic drives hide more than people expect. Block paving reinstates well because the original blocks can go back; tarmac, resin-bound and imprinted concrete show patching, so we keep cuts tight and positions sensible.
- Connect any cassette drainage to surface water or a soakaway, not to the foul drain.
- If the drive is shared or has a right of way over it, agree positions with the neighbour first.
Installation, step by step
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.
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.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Keyed-alike locks | Two posts or more can be supplied so one key opens both, which helps households with several cars. |
| 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. |
Pricing driveway security posts in Irvine
Our Scotland guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Irvine firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
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.
If posts in Irvine are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about driveway security posts in Irvine
Can you install driveway security posts anywhere in Irvine?
We cover all of Irvine (KA12 and KA11) and the rest of North Ayrshire. We also work in Kilwinning, Saltcoats and Troon.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Irvine?
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Irvine means North Ayrshire Council. Driveway security posts on an adopted footway need its consent; trunk roads sit with Transport Scotland.
How much do driveway security posts cost in Irvine?
In Irvine, typically £385–£845 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £395 plus VAT, using our Scotland guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
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 in nearby towns
- Kilwinning (3.1 mi)
- Saltcoats (5.2 mi)
- Troon (5.2 mi)
- Kilmarnock (6.2 mi)
- Ardrossan (6.3 mi)
- Prestwick (9.5 mi)