Shropshire · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Shrewsbury
Planning driveway security posts in Shrewsbury? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageDriveway security posts in Shrewsbury
Across Shrewsbury, typical sites for driveway security posts include driveways, shared drives and front-garden parking spaces. Telescopic, fold-down and removable security posts for home driveways, to deter car theft and stop unwanted parking.
We work across SY1, SY2, SY3 and SY5 — Shrewsbury itself and places including Bayston Hill, Bicton, Pulley and Lythbank. We also cover neighbouring Wellington (9.9 miles) and Telford (12.9 miles) — distances are straight-line. Wolverhampton is around 28 miles away.
Local details
- Area
- Shropshire, England
- Highway authority
- Shropshire Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Shropshire Council
- Postcodes
- SY1, SY2, SY3 and SY5
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Wellington (9.9 mi), Telford (12.9 mi)
Driveway security post prices in Shrewsbury
| 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.
Where driveway security posts go in around Shrewsbury
Common uses in a place like Shrewsbury:
- Open-plan frontages without gates
- Homes with a high-value car or van parked outside
- Drives where a gate would not fit or is not allowed
Before we dig in Shrewsbury
The highway authority for local roads in Shrewsbury is Shropshire Council; motorways and trunk roads sit with National Highways. Driveway security posts on the adopted footway are a matter for the highway authority, so we only install there with its written agreement.
Many private-land installations in Shrewsbury 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 Shropshire Council before posts go in.
We scan and hand-dig before cutting deep for a telescopic cassette. 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.
- 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.
From survey to handover
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Keyed-alike locks | Two posts or more can be supplied so one key opens both, which helps households with several cars. |
| Telescopic posts | Retract into a cassette with a flush lid when lowered. Tidy and secure, but need depth and drainage under the drive. |
| Finishes | Black, grey, yellow or stainless finishes, with reflective bands so visitors see the post at night. |
Pricing driveway security posts in Shrewsbury
Our West Midlands guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Shrewsbury firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
Keeping them working
Keep a spare key somewhere safe away from the car keys. Fold-down posts need the hinge oiled and anchors checked.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Shrewsbury.
Driveway security posts in Shrewsbury: FAQs
Can you install driveway security posts anywhere in Shrewsbury?
We cover all of Shrewsbury (SY1, SY2, SY3 and SY5) and the rest of Shropshire. We also work in Wellington and Telford.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Shrewsbury?
In Shrewsbury, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Shropshire 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 Shrewsbury?
In Shrewsbury, typically £385–£845 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £395 plus VAT, using our West Midlands 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.
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.