Surrey · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Godalming
Driveway security posts supplied and fitted in Godalming, Surrey: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageAbout driveway security posts in Godalming
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. In Godalming, that tends to mean sites such as carports, new-build estate drives and shared drives.
Coverage in Godalming takes in the GU7, GU8 and GU5 postcode districts and nearby places like Farncombe, Hurtmore, Busbridge and Binscombe. Nearby, we also work in Guildford (3.8 miles), Aldershot (7.8 miles), Farnham (8.3 miles) and Woking (9.5 miles), measured as the crow flies. Godalming is about 24 miles from Reading.
Local details
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Highway authority
- Surrey County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Waverley
- Postcodes
- GU7, GU8 and GU5
- Guide price
- Typically £405–£895 per post inc VAT; minimum job £415
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
What driveway security posts cost in Godalming
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £405–£615 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £555–£755 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £705–£895 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
What Godalming sites use driveway security posts for
Common uses in a place like Godalming:
- Houses near stations, schools or shops where drives get borrowed
- Homes worried about keyless or relay car theft
- Homes with a high-value car or van parked outside
Consents, ground and services in Godalming
The highway authority for local roads in Godalming 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.
If your site in Godalming is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Waverley) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
We scan and hand-dig before cutting deep for a telescopic cassette. Clay soils hold water, so a telescopic or semi-automatic cassette there needs a proper soakaway or a connection to a surface water drain, never the foul drain.
- If the drive is shared or has a right of way over it, agree positions with the neighbour first.
- Connect any cassette drainage to surface water or a soakaway, not to the foul drain.
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.
Mark the position
The position is marked with the car in place, so we can check it blocks the car and that you can still open doors and walk past.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 Godalming
Two Godalming 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
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
Keeping them working
Use the post regularly and keep the lock lubricated, especially before winter. Fold-down posts need the hinge oiled and anchors checked.
If posts in Godalming are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about driveway security posts in Godalming
Which parts of Godalming do you cover for driveway security posts?
We cover all of Godalming (GU7, GU8 and GU5) and the rest of Surrey. We also work in Guildford, Aldershot and Farnham.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Godalming?
In Godalming, 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.
How much do driveway security posts cost in Godalming?
In Godalming, typically £405–£895 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £415 plus VAT, using our South East guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
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 Godalming
- Guildford (3.8 mi)
- Aldershot (7.8 mi)
- Farnham (8.3 mi)
- Woking (9.5 mi)
- Farnborough (9.7 mi)
- Fleet (11.6 mi)