Surrey · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Horley
Driveway security posts for sites across Horley and the rest of Surrey, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageHorley driveway security posts
In the town of Horley, driveway security posts tend to go in at shared drives, new-build estate drives and private parking bays. The right one depends on the surface, the depth available and how often the post will be used.
We cover the RH6 postcode district in Horley. Jobs in Horley can be combined with work in Crawley (4.4 miles), Redhill (4.6 miles), Reigate (4.8 miles) and East Grinstead (7.5 miles) (straight-line distances). Brighton is around 24 miles away.
Local details
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Highway authority
- Surrey County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Reigate and Banstead
- Postcodes
- RH6
- Guide price
- Typically £405–£895 per post inc VAT; minimum job £415
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Crawley (4.4 mi), Redhill (4.6 mi), Reigate (4.8 mi), East Grinstead (7.5 mi)
Where driveway security posts go in around Horley
Typical reasons Horley sites choose driveway security posts:
- Open-plan frontages without gates
- Homes worried about keyless or relay car theft
- Drives where a gate would not fit or is not allowed
Guide prices for Horley
| 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.
Permissions and groundwork in Horley
The highway authority for local roads in Horley 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.
Many private-land installations in Horley 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 Reigate and Banstead 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.
- Make sure the post is on your own land; a post on the pavement or the dropped kerb needs the highway authority's agreement.
- If the drive is shared or has a right of way over it, agree positions with the neighbour first.
Installation, step by step
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.
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.
Choosing the right spec
| 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. |
| Finishes | Black, grey, yellow or stainless finishes, with reflective bands so visitors see the post at night. |
| Telescopic posts | Retract into a cassette with a flush lid when lowered. Tidy and secure, but need depth and drainage under the drive. |
What affects the quote
Two Horley jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Drive surface and how visible a repair will be
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
Looking after them
Fold-down posts need the hinge oiled and anchors checked. Use the post regularly and keep the lock lubricated, especially before winter.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Horley.
Questions about driveway security posts in Horley
Do you install driveway security posts in Horley?
We cover all of Horley (RH6) and the rest of Surrey. We also work in Crawley, Redhill and Reigate.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Horley?
Surrey County Council is the highway authority covering Horley's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
How much do driveway security posts cost in Horley?
In Horley, 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 in nearby towns
- Crawley (4.4 mi)
- Redhill (4.6 mi)
- Reigate (4.8 mi)
- East Grinstead (7.5 mi)
- Caterham (8.2 mi)
- Banstead (10.4 mi)