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Driveway security posts for homes in Chippenham
Driveway security posts for sites across Chippenham and the rest of Wiltshire, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageAbout driveway security posts in Chippenham
We supply and fit driveway security posts throughout Chippenham, typically for sites such as shared drives, driveways and new-build estate drives. 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 work across SN15, SN14, SN13 and SN11 — Chippenham itself and places including Lyneham, Sutton Benger, Great Somerford and Kington Langley. Nearby, we also work in Trowbridge (10.4 miles), Bath (11.8 miles), Yate (13.8 miles) and Swindon (16.3 miles), measured as the crow flies. It sits roughly 16 miles from Swindon as the crow flies.
Chippenham at a glance
- Area
- Wiltshire, England
- Highway authority
- Wiltshire Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Wiltshire Council
- Postcodes
- SN15, SN14, SN13 and SN11
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Trowbridge (10.4 mi), Bath (11.8 mi), Yate (13.8 mi), Swindon (16.3 mi)
What driveway security posts cost in Chippenham
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £385–£575 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £525–£715 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £665–£845 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; no regional adjustment. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Where driveway security posts go in around Chippenham
Typical reasons Chippenham sites choose driveway security posts:
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
- Open-plan frontages without gates
- Drives where a gate would not fit or is not allowed
Permissions and groundwork in Chippenham
In Chippenham, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Wiltshire 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 (Wiltshire Council) 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. Block paving reinstates well because the original blocks can go back; tarmac, resin-bound and imprinted concrete show patching, so we keep cuts tight and positions sensible.
- Make sure the post is on your own land; a post on the pavement or the dropped kerb needs the highway authority's agreement.
- In conservation areas or at listed buildings, check with the local planning authority before fitting visible posts.
How the job runs
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.
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.
Options to consider
| 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. |
| 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. |
Pricing driveway security posts in Chippenham
When we price driveway security posts in Chippenham, these make the biggest difference:
- Drive surface and how visible a repair will be
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
After installation
Use the post regularly and keep the lock lubricated, especially before winter. If the post becomes stiff, deal with it early, because a post that is awkward to use is a post that stops being locked.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Chippenham.
Common questions
Can you install driveway security posts anywhere in Chippenham?
We cover all of Chippenham (SN15, SN14, SN13 and SN11) and the rest of Wiltshire. We also work in Trowbridge, Bath and Yate.
Who gives permission for bollards on the pavement in Chippenham?
The highway authority for local roads in Chippenham is Wiltshire 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.
How much do driveway security posts cost in Chippenham?
In Chippenham, typically £385–£845 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £395 plus VAT, using our South West 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.
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.
Driveway security posts near Chippenham
- Trowbridge (10.4 mi)
- Bath (11.8 mi)
- Yate (13.8 mi)
- Swindon (16.3 mi)
- Mangotsfield (16.4 mi)
- Kingswood (16.5 mi)