Somerset · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Taunton
Local installation of driveway security posts in Taunton — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageAbout driveway security posts in Taunton
Across Taunton, typical sites for driveway security posts include shared drives, new-build estate drives and private parking bays. 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.
We cover Taunton's TA1, TA2 and TA3 postcode districts, including places such as Monkton Heathfield, Norton Fitzwarren, Bathpool and Staplegrove. Nearby, we also work in Bridgwater (8.9 miles), Burnham-on-Sea (16.1 miles), Tiverton (18.6 miles) and Yeovil (21.1 miles), measured as the crow flies. Bristol is around 37 miles away.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Somerset, England
- Highway authority
- Somerset Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Somerset Council
- Postcodes
- TA1, TA2 and TA3
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Bridgwater (8.9 mi), Burnham-on-Sea (16.1 mi), Tiverton (18.6 mi), Yeovil (21.1 mi)
Driveway security post prices in Taunton
| 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.
Typical driveway security posts jobs in Taunton
Common uses in a place like Taunton:
- Homes with a high-value car or van parked outside
- Houses near stations, schools or shops where drives get borrowed
- Open-plan frontages without gates
Permissions and groundwork in Taunton
Somerset Council is the highway authority covering Taunton'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 Taunton 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 Somerset Council before posts go in.
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. Domestic drives hide more than people expect.
- 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.
From survey to handover
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.
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.
Options to consider
| 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. |
| 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. |
What moves the price in Taunton
Two Taunton jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
- Depth available and services under the drive
Keeping them working
If the post becomes stiff, deal with it early, because a post that is awkward to use is a post that stops being locked. Use the post regularly and keep the lock lubricated, especially before winter.
If posts in Taunton are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Common questions
Do you install driveway security posts in Taunton?
We cover all of Taunton (TA1, TA2 and TA3) and the rest of Somerset. We also work in Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and Tiverton.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Taunton?
In Taunton, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Somerset 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 Taunton?
In Taunton, typically £385–£845 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £395 plus VAT, using our South West 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.
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.