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Driveway security posts for homes in Bognor Regis
Planning driveway security posts in Bognor Regis? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageDriveway security posts in Bognor Regis
We supply and fit driveway security posts throughout Bognor Regis, typically for sites such as carports, shared drives and private parking bays. 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.
We cover Bognor Regis's PO21 and PO22 postcode districts, including places such as Pagham, West Barnham, Shripney and Flansham. Jobs in Bognor Regis can be combined with work in Chichester (5.8 miles), Littlehampton (6.4 miles), Worthing (13.5 miles) and Havant (14.3 miles) (straight-line distances). It sits roughly 18 miles from Portsmouth as the crow flies.
Bognor Regis at a glance
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Highway authority
- West Sussex County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Arun
- Postcodes
- PO21 and PO22
- Guide price
- Typically £405–£895 per post inc VAT; minimum job £415
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Chichester (5.8 mi), Littlehampton (6.4 mi), Worthing (13.5 mi), Havant (14.3 mi)
Guide prices for Bognor Regis
| 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.
Typical driveway security posts jobs in Bognor Regis
Typical reasons Bognor Regis sites choose driveway security posts:
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
- Drives where a gate would not fit or is not allowed
- Open-plan frontages without gates
Permissions and groundwork in Bognor Regis
The highway authority for local roads in Bognor Regis is West Sussex 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 Bognor Regis 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 Arun 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. We scan and hand-dig before cutting deep for a telescopic cassette.
- In conservation areas or at listed buildings, check with the local planning authority before fitting visible posts.
- Make sure the post is on your own land; a post on the pavement or the dropped kerb needs the highway authority's agreement.
How the job runs
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. |
| Finishes | Black, grey, yellow or stainless finishes, with reflective bands so visitors see the post at night. |
What moves the price in Bognor Regis
When we price driveway security posts in Bognor Regis, these make the biggest difference:
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
- Drive surface and how visible a repair will be
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
Keeping them working
Fold-down posts need the hinge oiled and anchors checked. Keep a spare key somewhere safe away from the car keys.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Bognor Regis.
Questions about driveway security posts in Bognor Regis
Do you install driveway security posts in Bognor Regis?
We cover all of Bognor Regis (PO21 and PO22) and the rest of West Sussex. We also work in Chichester, Littlehampton and Worthing.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Bognor Regis?
West Sussex County Council is the highway authority covering Bognor Regis's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
What's a typical price for driveway security posts in Bognor Regis?
In Bognor Regis, 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.
What if I lose the key to my driveway post?
Keep the spare somewhere safe. If both are lost, many lock cylinders can be replaced, but sometimes the lock has to be drilled. That is a paid repair visit, so a spare key is worth having.
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.
Driveway security posts in nearby towns
- Chichester (5.8 mi)
- Littlehampton (6.4 mi)
- Worthing (13.5 mi)
- Havant (14.3 mi)
- Waterlooville (16.7 mi)
- Portsmouth (18 mi)