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Driveway security posts for homes in Reigate
Planning driveway security posts in Reigate? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageReigate driveway security posts
The right one depends on the surface, the depth available and how often the post will be used. In Reigate, that tends to mean sites such as private parking bays, carports and front-garden parking spaces.
We cover Reigate's RH2 postcode district, including places such as Nalderswood and Sidlow. We also cover neighbouring Redhill (1.5 miles), Horley (4.8 miles), Banstead (5.9 miles) and Caterham (6.3 miles) — distances are straight-line. It sits roughly 28 miles from Brighton as the crow flies.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Surrey, England
- Highway authority
- Surrey County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Reigate and Banstead
- Postcodes
- RH2
- Guide price
- Typically £405–£895 per post inc VAT; minimum job £415
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Typical driveway security posts jobs in Reigate
Common uses in a place like Reigate:
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
- Open-plan frontages without gates
- Houses near stations, schools or shops where drives get borrowed
What driveway security posts cost in Reigate
| 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 we check first in Reigate
Surrey County Council is the highway authority covering Reigate'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 Reigate 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.
Domestic drives hide more than people expect. We scan and hand-dig before cutting deep for a telescopic cassette.
- 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.
What happens on site
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.
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.
Choosing the right spec
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Semi-automatic posts | Rise on their own when unlocked and push down to lower. Easier for daily use than lifting a post. |
| Finishes | Black, grey, yellow or stainless finishes, with reflective bands so visitors see the post at night. |
| Removable posts | Lift out of a shallow socket and lock in place. Simple and low cost to fit, but must be stored when out. |
Pricing driveway security posts in Reigate
When we price driveway security posts in Reigate, these make the biggest difference:
- Depth available and services under the drive
- Drive surface and how visible a repair will be
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
After installation
Use the post regularly and keep the lock lubricated, especially before winter. Fold-down posts need the hinge oiled and anchors checked.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Reigate.
Driveway security posts in Reigate: FAQs
Do you install driveway security posts in Reigate?
We cover all of Reigate (RH2) and the rest of Surrey. We also work in Redhill, Horley and Banstead.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Reigate?
The highway authority for local roads in Reigate 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.
What's a typical price for driveway security posts in Reigate?
In Reigate, 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.
Will fitting a post damage my block paving?
Only a small area is lifted and the original blocks are relaid around the post. Done carefully, the repair is hard to spot. Resin and imprinted drives show patching more.
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.