Tyne and Wear · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Felling
Local installation of driveway security posts in Felling — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageDriveway security posts in Felling
From driveways, carports and front-garden parking spaces, Felling has plenty of places where driveway security posts earn their keep. The right one depends on the surface, the depth available and how often the post will be used.
Coverage in Felling takes in the NE10 postcode district and nearby places like Follingsby. Nearby, we also work in Gateshead (1.4 miles), Newcastle upon Tyne (2.2 miles), Hebburn (2.6 miles) and Wallsend (3 miles), measured as the crow flies.
Felling at a glance
- Area
- Tyne and Wear, England
- Highway authority
- Gateshead Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Gateshead Council
- Postcodes
- NE10
- Guide price
- Typically £365–£815 per post inc VAT; minimum job £375
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Gateshead (1.4 mi), Newcastle upon Tyne (2.2 mi), Hebburn (2.6 mi), Wallsend (3 mi)
Where driveway security posts go in around Felling
Typical reasons Felling sites choose driveway security posts:
- Homes worried about keyless or relay car theft
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
- Open-plan frontages without gates
Guide prices for Felling
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £365–£555 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £505–£685 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £635–£815 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; -4% for North East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
What we check first in Felling
The highway authority for local roads in Felling is Gateshead 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 (Gateshead Council) first — we flag this at survey.
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. 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.
From survey to handover
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.
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.
Choosing the right spec
| 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. |
| Fold-down posts | Hinged posts bolted down with resin anchors. Quick to fit and no digging, but need a solid base to fix into. |
What affects the quote
When we price driveway security posts in Felling, these make the biggest difference:
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
- Depth available and services under the drive
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
Looking after them
If the post becomes stiff, deal with it early, because a post that is awkward to use is a post that stops being locked. Use the post regularly and keep the lock lubricated, especially before winter.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Felling.
Driveway security posts in Felling: FAQs
Do you install driveway security posts in Felling?
We cover all of Felling (NE10) and the rest of Tyne and Wear. We also work in Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne and Hebburn.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Felling?
In Felling, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Gateshead 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 Felling?
In Felling, typically £365–£815 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £375 plus VAT, using our North East guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
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.
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.
Driveway security posts in nearby towns
- Gateshead (1.4 mi)
- Newcastle upon Tyne (2.2 mi)
- Hebburn (2.6 mi)
- Wallsend (3 mi)
- Jarrow (3.9 mi)
- Washington (4.3 mi)