Shropshire · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Wellington
Driveway security posts for sites across Wellington and the rest of Shropshire, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageWellington driveway security posts
In the town of Wellington, driveway security posts tend to go in at front-garden parking spaces, new-build estate drives and carports. 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 Wellington takes in the TF6 postcode district and nearby places like High Ercall, Allscott, Crudgington and Little Wenlock. Jobs in Wellington can be combined with work in Telford (3.3 miles), Shrewsbury (9.9 miles), Stafford (18.3 miles) and Wolverhampton (18.3 miles) (straight-line distances). It sits roughly 18 miles from Wolverhampton as the crow flies.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Shropshire, England
- Highway authority
- Telford and Wrekin Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Telford and Wrekin Council
- Postcodes
- TF6
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Telford (3.3 mi), Shrewsbury (9.9 mi), Stafford (18.3 mi), Wolverhampton (18.3 mi)
Typical driveway security posts jobs in Wellington
Common uses in a place like Wellington:
- Open-plan frontages without gates
- Homes with a high-value car or van parked outside
- Houses near stations, schools or shops where drives get borrowed
Driveway security post prices in Wellington
| 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 Wellington
In Wellington, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Telford and Wrekin Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
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 (Telford and Wrekin Council) first — we flag this at survey.
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.
- In conservation areas or at listed buildings, check with the local planning authority before fitting visible posts.
- 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
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 |
|---|---|
| Finishes | Black, grey, yellow or stainless finishes, with reflective bands so visitors see the post at night. |
| Semi-automatic posts | Rise on their own when unlocked and push down to lower. Easier for daily use than lifting a post. |
| 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 Wellington
Our West Midlands guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Wellington firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Depth available and services under the drive
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
After installation
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 Wellington are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Which parts of Wellington do you cover for driveway security posts?
We cover all of Wellington (TF6) and the rest of Shropshire. We also work in Telford, Shrewsbury and Stafford.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Wellington?
Telford and Wrekin Council is the highway authority covering Wellington's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
What's a typical price for driveway security posts in Wellington?
In Wellington, 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.
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.
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 near Wellington
- Telford (3.3 mi)
- Shrewsbury (9.9 mi)
- Stafford (18.3 mi)
- Wolverhampton (18.3 mi)
- Wednesfield (19.5 mi)
- Kingswinford (20.2 mi)