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Driveway security posts for homes in Caterham
Driveway security posts for sites across Caterham and the rest of Surrey, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageDriveway security posts in Caterham
The right one depends on the surface, the depth available and how often the post will be used. In Caterham, that tends to mean sites such as new-build estate drives, carports and front-garden parking spaces.
Coverage in Caterham takes in the CR3, CR6, RH9 and RH8 postcode districts and nearby places like Whyteleafe, Chaldon, Woldingham and Woldingham Garden Village. Nearby, we also work in Redhill (4.9 miles), Croydon (5 miles), Banstead (6.2 miles) and Reigate (6.3 miles), measured as the crow flies. Caterham is about 31 miles from Brighton.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Highway authority
- Surrey County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Tandridge
- Postcodes
- CR3, CR6, RH9 and RH8
- Guide price
- Typically £445–£975 per post inc VAT; minimum job £445
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Caterham: typical driveway security post prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £445–£665 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £605–£825 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £765–£975 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; +15% for London. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Typical driveway security posts jobs in Caterham
Typical reasons Caterham sites choose driveway security posts:
- Homes worried about keyless or relay car theft
- Open-plan frontages without gates
- Houses near stations, schools or shops where drives get borrowed
Consents, ground and services in Caterham
In Caterham, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Surrey County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
Many private-land installations in Caterham 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 the council for Tandridge before posts go in.
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. 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.
- 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.
Installation, step by step
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.
Options to consider
| 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 Caterham
Two Caterham jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
- Drive surface and how visible a repair will be
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
Looking after them
Use the post regularly and keep the lock lubricated, especially before winter. If the post becomes stiff, deal with it early, because a post that is awkward to use is a post that stops being locked.
If posts in Caterham are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Driveway security posts in Caterham: FAQs
Can you install driveway security posts anywhere in Caterham?
We cover all of Caterham (CR3, CR6, RH9 and RH8) and the rest of Surrey. We also work in Redhill, Croydon and Banstead.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Caterham?
The highway authority for local roads in Caterham is Surrey County 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.
How much do driveway security posts cost in Caterham?
In Caterham, typically £445–£975 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £445 plus VAT, using our London guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
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.