Perth and Kinross · Scotland
Driveway security posts for homes in Blairgowrie
Local installation of driveway security posts in Blairgowrie — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageAbout driveway security posts in Blairgowrie
Driveway security posts suit plenty of Blairgowrie sites, private parking bays, shared drives and new-build estate drives among them. Telescopic, fold-down and removable security posts for home driveways, to deter car theft and stop unwanted parking.
We cover Blairgowrie's PH10, PH13 and PH11 postcode districts, including places such as Carsie, Kinloch, Bridge of Cally and Coupar Angus. Nearby, we also work in Perth (14 miles), Dundee (16.3 miles) and Forfar (17.5 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Blairgowrie at a glance
- Area
- Perth and Kinross, Scotland
- Roads authority
- Perth and Kinross Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Perth and Kinross Council
- Postcodes
- PH10, PH13 and PH11
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
What Blairgowrie sites use driveway security posts for
Common uses in a place like Blairgowrie:
- Homes with a high-value car or van parked outside
- Drives where neighbours or visitors keep parking
- Drives where a gate would not fit or is not allowed
Blairgowrie: typical driveway security post prices
| 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.
Consents, ground and services in Blairgowrie
Blairgowrie falls under Perth and Kinross 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 Blairgowrie 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 Perth and Kinross 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.
- 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 roads authority's agreement.
How the job runs
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 |
|---|---|
| Fold-down posts | Hinged posts bolted down with resin anchors. Quick to fit and no digging, but need a solid base to fix into. |
| Telescopic posts | Retract into a cassette with a flush lid when lowered. Tidy and secure, but need depth and drainage under the drive. |
| Removable posts | Lift out of a shallow socket and lock in place. Simple and low cost to fit, but must be stored when out. |
What moves the price in Blairgowrie
Two Blairgowrie jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Drive surface and how visible a repair will be
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
Looking after them
With telescopic and semi-automatic posts, lift the lid every few months and check the cassette is not holding water or silt. Keep a spare key somewhere safe away from the car keys.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Blairgowrie.
Common questions
Do you install driveway security posts in Blairgowrie?
We cover all of Blairgowrie (PH10, PH13 and PH11) and the rest of Perth and Kinross. We also work in Perth, Dundee and Forfar.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Blairgowrie?
In Scotland the council is the roads authority for local roads, which in Blairgowrie means Perth and Kinross 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 Blairgowrie?
In Blairgowrie, 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.
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.
Where should a driveway security post go?
Close enough in front of the car, or between it and the road, that the car cannot be driven round it. We mark the position with your car in place during the survey. Sloping drives and wide frontages may change the obvious spot.