West Sussex · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Chichester
Planning driveway security posts in Chichester? We check ownership, consents and buried services first, then quote a fixed price.
Computer-generated imageDriveway security posts in Chichester
Driveway security posts suit plenty of Chichester sites, shared drives, carports and front-garden parking spaces among them. Telescopic, fold-down and removable security posts for home driveways, to deter car theft and stop unwanted parking.
We work across PO19, PO18 and PO20 — Chichester itself and places including Fishbourne, Bosham, Westhampnett and Nutbourne. We also cover neighbouring Bognor Regis (5.8 miles), Havant (9.1 miles), Littlehampton (10.6 miles) and Waterlooville (11.3 miles) — distances are straight-line. Chichester is about 14 miles from Portsmouth.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Highway authority
- West Sussex County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Chichester
- Postcodes
- PO19, PO18 and PO20
- Guide price
- Typically £405–£895 per post inc VAT; minimum job £415
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Bognor Regis (5.8 mi), Havant (9.1 mi), Littlehampton (10.6 mi), Waterlooville (11.3 mi)
Driveway security post prices in Chichester
| 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.
Driveway security posts in Chichester: common uses
Around Chichester, driveway security posts usually solve one of these:
- Drives where neighbours or visitors keep parking
- Homes with a high-value car or van parked outside
- Drives where a gate would not fit or is not allowed
Consents, ground and services in Chichester
West Sussex County Council is the highway authority covering Chichester's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
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 (the council for Chichester) 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. 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.
- Connect any cassette drainage to surface water or a soakaway, not to the foul drain.
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.
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.
Specification choices
| 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. |
| Fold-down posts | Hinged posts bolted down with resin anchors. Quick to fit and no digging, but need a solid base to fix into. |
Pricing driveway security posts in Chichester
Two Chichester jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
- Depth available and services under the drive
After installation
With telescopic and semi-automatic posts, lift the lid every few months and check the cassette is not holding water or silt. Keep a spare key somewhere safe away from the car keys.
For damaged or loose posts in Chichester, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Driveway security posts in Chichester: FAQs
Do you install driveway security posts in Chichester?
We cover all of Chichester (PO19, PO18 and PO20) and the rest of West Sussex. We also work in Bognor Regis, Havant and Littlehampton.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Chichester?
In Chichester, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from West Sussex County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
What's a typical price for driveway security posts in Chichester?
In Chichester, 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.
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.
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
- Bognor Regis (5.8 mi)
- Havant (9.1 mi)
- Littlehampton (10.6 mi)
- Waterlooville (11.3 mi)
- Portsmouth (13.8 mi)
- Gosport (15.5 mi)