West Midlands · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Solihull
Planning driveway security posts in Solihull? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageAbout driveway security posts in Solihull
The right one depends on the surface, the depth available and how often the post will be used. In Solihull, that tends to mean sites such as private parking bays, new-build estate drives and front-garden parking spaces.
Coverage in Solihull takes in the B91, B92, B90 and B93 postcode districts and nearby places like Catherine-de-Barnes, Hampton in Arden, Bickenhill and Barston. Jobs in Solihull can be combined with work in Shirley (1.6 miles), Birmingham (6.8 miles), Kenilworth (9.5 miles) and Smethwick (9.5 miles) (straight-line distances). Solihull is about 7 miles from Birmingham.
Local details
- Area
- West Midlands, England
- Highway authority
- Solihull Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Solihull Council
- Postcodes
- B91, B92, B90 and B93
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Shirley (1.6 mi), Birmingham (6.8 mi), Kenilworth (9.5 mi), Smethwick (9.5 mi)
Driveway security post prices in Solihull
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £385–£575 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £525–£715 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £665–£845 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Typical driveway security posts jobs in Solihull
Typical reasons Solihull sites choose driveway security posts:
- Drives where neighbours or visitors keep parking
- Homes worried about keyless or relay car theft
- Open-plan frontages without gates
Permissions and groundwork in Solihull
Solihull Council is the highway authority covering Solihull's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
If your site in Solihull is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Solihull Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
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. 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.
- Make sure the post is on your own land; a post on the pavement or the dropped kerb needs the highway authority's agreement.
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.
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.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Semi-automatic posts | Rise on their own when unlocked and push down to lower. Easier for daily use than lifting a post. |
| 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. |
What moves the price in Solihull
When we price driveway security posts in Solihull, these make the biggest difference:
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
- Depth available and services under the drive
Looking after them
Keep a spare key somewhere safe away from the car keys. Fold-down posts need the hinge oiled and anchors checked.
If posts in Solihull are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about driveway security posts in Solihull
Which parts of Solihull do you cover for driveway security posts?
We cover all of Solihull (B91, B92, B90 and B93) and the rest of West Midlands. We also work in Shirley, Birmingham and Kenilworth.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Solihull?
The highway authority for local roads in Solihull is Solihull 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 Solihull?
In Solihull, typically £385–£845 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £395 plus VAT, using our West Midlands 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.
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.
Driveway security posts near Solihull
- Shirley (1.6 mi)
- Birmingham (6.8 mi)
- Kenilworth (9.5 mi)
- Smethwick (9.5 mi)
- Redditch (10.2 mi)
- Sutton Coldfield (10.6 mi)