Somerset · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Yeovil
Local installation of driveway security posts in Yeovil — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageYeovil driveway security posts
Driveway security posts suit plenty of Yeovil sites, carports, driveways and new-build estate drives among them. 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 Yeovil takes in the BA20, BA21, BA22, TA15 and TA14 postcode districts and nearby places like Mudford Sock, Mudford, Coppits Hill and Lower Vagg. We also cover neighbouring Bridgwater (20.7 miles) and Taunton (21.1 miles) — distances are straight-line. Yeovil is about 36 miles from Bristol.
Local details
- Area
- Somerset, England
- Highway authority
- Somerset Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Somerset Council
- Postcodes
- BA20, BA21, BA22, TA15 and TA14
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Bridgwater (20.7 mi), Taunton (21.1 mi)
Where driveway security posts go in around Yeovil
Common uses in a place like Yeovil:
- Homes worried about keyless or relay car theft
- Open-plan frontages without gates
- Houses near stations, schools or shops where drives get borrowed
Driveway security post prices in Yeovil
| 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 Yeovil
The highway authority for local roads in Yeovil is Somerset 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.
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 (Somerset Council) first — we flag this at survey.
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. 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.
- Make sure the post is on your own land; a post on the pavement or the dropped kerb needs the highway 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.
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.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Semi-automatic posts | Rise on their own when unlocked and push down to lower. Easier for daily use than lifting a post. |
| 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. |
What affects the quote
Two Yeovil jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
- Depth available and services under the drive
After installation
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 Yeovil.
Driveway security posts in Yeovil: FAQs
Which parts of Yeovil do you cover for driveway security posts?
We cover all of Yeovil (BA20, BA21, BA22, TA15 and TA14) and the rest of Somerset. We also work in Bridgwater and Taunton.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Yeovil?
In Yeovil, 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.
How much do driveway security posts cost in Yeovil?
In Yeovil, 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.
Does a driveway post stop keyless car theft?
It cannot stop a thief opening or starting the car electronically, but it stops the car being driven off the drive until the post is unlocked. That makes your car a slower, riskier target. Use it alongside a signal-blocking pouch and the car's own security.