West Sussex · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Worthing
Local installation of driveway security posts in Worthing — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageWorthing driveway security posts
Whether it's carports, driveways and new-build estate drives, driveway security posts in Worthing are planned around who needs to get through and who doesn't. Telescopic, fold-down and removable security posts for home driveways, to deter car theft and stop unwanted parking.
We work across BN11, BN14, BN13 and BN12 — Worthing itself and places including Cote. Jobs in Worthing can be combined with work in Littlehampton (7.2 miles), Portslade (7.2 miles), Hove (9.1 miles) and Brighton (10.3 miles) (straight-line distances). Brighton is around 10 miles away.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- West Sussex, England
- Highway authority
- West Sussex County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Worthing
- Postcodes
- BN11, BN14, BN13 and BN12
- Guide price
- Typically £405–£895 per post inc VAT; minimum job £415
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Littlehampton (7.2 mi), Portslade (7.2 mi), Hove (9.1 mi), Brighton (10.3 mi)
What Worthing sites use driveway security posts for
Common uses in a place like Worthing:
- Drives where a gate would not fit or is not allowed
- Homes with a high-value car or van parked outside
- Homes worried about keyless or relay car theft
Guide prices for Worthing
| 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.
Before we dig in Worthing
In Worthing, 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.
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 Worthing) first — we flag this at survey.
Domestic drives hide more than people expect. We scan and hand-dig before cutting deep for a telescopic cassette.
- If the drive is shared or has a right of way over it, agree positions with the neighbour first.
- Connect any cassette drainage to surface water or a soakaway, not to the foul drain.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Removable posts | Lift out of a shallow socket and lock in place. Simple and low cost to fit, but must be stored when out. |
| Fold-down posts | Hinged posts bolted down with resin anchors. Quick to fit and no digging, but need a solid base to fix into. |
| Semi-automatic posts | Rise on their own when unlocked and push down to lower. Easier for daily use than lifting a post. |
What affects the quote
When we price driveway security posts in Worthing, these make the biggest difference:
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
- Depth available and services under the drive
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
After installation
With telescopic and semi-automatic posts, lift the lid every few months and check the cassette is not holding water or silt. If the post becomes stiff, deal with it early, because a post that is awkward to use is a post that stops being locked.
For damaged or loose posts in Worthing, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Driveway security posts in Worthing: FAQs
Can you install driveway security posts anywhere in Worthing?
We cover all of Worthing (BN11, BN14, BN13 and BN12) and the rest of West Sussex. We also work in Littlehampton, Portslade and Hove.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Worthing?
West Sussex County Council is the highway authority covering Worthing'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 Worthing?
In Worthing, 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.
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.
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.
Driveway security posts near Worthing
- Littlehampton (7.2 mi)
- Portslade (7.2 mi)
- Hove (9.1 mi)
- Brighton (10.3 mi)
- Bognor Regis (13.5 mi)
- Rottingdean (13.8 mi)