West Yorkshire · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Yeadon
Driveway security posts supplied and fitted in Yeadon, West Yorkshire: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageDriveway security posts in Yeadon
In the town of Yeadon, driveway security posts tend to go in at carports, new-build estate drives and front-garden parking spaces. The right one depends on the surface, the depth available and how often the post will be used.
We cover Yeadon's LS19 and LS18 postcode districts, including places such as Rawdon, Horsforth and Scotland. Jobs in Yeadon can be combined with work in Guiseley (1.3 miles), Shipley (3.9 miles), Pudsey (4.9 miles) and Bradford (5.5 miles) (straight-line distances). Bradford is around 6 miles away.
Local details
- Area
- West Yorkshire, England
- Highway authority
- Leeds City Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Leeds City Council
- Postcodes
- LS19 and LS18
- Guide price
- Typically £375–£815 per post inc VAT; minimum job £375
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
Yeadon: typical driveway security post prices
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £375–£565 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £505–£695 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £645–£815 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; -3% for Yorkshire and the Humber. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Typical driveway security posts jobs in Yeadon
Common uses in a place like Yeadon:
- Homes with a high-value car or van parked outside
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
- Houses near stations, schools or shops where drives get borrowed
Before we dig in Yeadon
Leeds City Council is the highway authority covering Yeadon's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
Many private-land installations in Yeadon 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 Leeds City Council 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. 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.
- 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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Fold-down posts | Hinged posts bolted down with resin anchors. Quick to fit and no digging, but need a solid base to fix into. |
| Finishes | Black, grey, yellow or stainless finishes, with reflective bands so visitors see the post at night. |
| Semi-automatic posts | Rise on their own when unlocked and push down to lower. Easier for daily use than lifting a post. |
What moves the price in Yeadon
Two Yeadon jobs with the same number of posts can price quite differently. The usual reasons:
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
After installation
Fold-down posts need the hinge oiled and anchors checked. Keep a spare key somewhere safe away from the car keys.
For damaged or loose posts in Yeadon, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about driveway security posts in Yeadon
Which parts of Yeadon do you cover for driveway security posts?
We cover all of Yeadon (LS19 and LS18) and the rest of West Yorkshire. We also work in Guiseley, Shipley and Pudsey.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Yeadon?
Leeds City Council is the highway authority covering Yeadon'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 Yeadon?
In Yeadon, typically £375–£815 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £375 plus VAT, using our Yorkshire and the Humber 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.
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.