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Driveway security posts for homes in Littlehampton
Driveway security posts for sites across Littlehampton and the rest of West Sussex, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageDriveway security posts in Littlehampton
Driveway security posts suit plenty of Littlehampton sites, front-garden parking spaces, carports and shared drives among them. The right one depends on the surface, the depth available and how often the post will be used.
We cover Littlehampton's BN17, BN16 and BN18 postcode districts, including places such as Horsemere Green, Lyminster, Climping and Rustington. Jobs in Littlehampton can be combined with work in Bognor Regis (6.4 miles), Worthing (7.2 miles), Chichester (10.6 miles) and Portslade (14.3 miles) (straight-line distances). Littlehampton is about 18 miles from Brighton.
Local details
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Highway authority
- West Sussex County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Arun
- Postcodes
- BN17, BN16 and BN18
- Guide price
- Typically £405–£895 per post inc VAT; minimum job £415
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Bognor Regis (6.4 mi), Worthing (7.2 mi), Chichester (10.6 mi), Portslade (14.3 mi)
What driveway security posts cost in Littlehampton
| 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 Littlehampton sites use driveway security posts for
Around Littlehampton, driveway security posts usually solve one of these:
- Houses near stations, schools or shops where drives get borrowed
- Drives where neighbours or visitors keep parking
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
Consents, ground and services in Littlehampton
West Sussex County Council is the highway authority covering Littlehampton'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 Arun) first — we flag this at survey.
We scan and hand-dig before cutting deep for a telescopic cassette. 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.
- Connect any cassette drainage to surface water or a soakaway, not to the foul drain.
- In conservation areas or at listed buildings, check with the local planning authority before fitting visible posts.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Telescopic posts | Retract into a cassette with a flush lid when lowered. Tidy and secure, but need depth and drainage under the drive. |
| Semi-automatic posts | Rise on their own when unlocked and push down to lower. Easier for daily use than lifting a post. |
| Removable posts | Lift out of a shallow socket and lock in place. Simple and low cost to fit, but must be stored when out. |
What affects the quote
Our South East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Littlehampton firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Depth available and services under the drive
- Drive surface and how visible a repair will be
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
Keeping them working
If the post becomes stiff, deal with it early, because a post that is awkward to use is a post that stops being locked. Keep a spare key somewhere safe away from the car keys.
For damaged or loose posts in Littlehampton, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about driveway security posts in Littlehampton
Which parts of Littlehampton do you cover for driveway security posts?
We cover all of Littlehampton (BN17, BN16 and BN18) and the rest of West Sussex. We also work in Bognor Regis, Worthing and Chichester.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Littlehampton?
In Littlehampton, 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.
How much do driveway security posts cost in Littlehampton?
In Littlehampton, 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.
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.
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 near Littlehampton
- Bognor Regis (6.4 mi)
- Worthing (7.2 mi)
- Chichester (10.6 mi)
- Portslade (14.3 mi)
- Hove (16.4 mi)
- Brighton (17.6 mi)