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Driveway security posts for homes in Salisbury
Driveway security posts for sites across Salisbury and the rest of Wiltshire, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageDriveway security posts in Salisbury
Across Salisbury, typical sites for driveway security posts include new-build estate drives, front-garden parking spaces and private parking bays. Telescopic, fold-down and removable security posts for home driveways, to deter car theft and stop unwanted parking.
Coverage in Salisbury takes in the SP1, SP2 and SP5 postcode districts and nearby places like Wilton, Netherhampton, Great Wishford and South Newton. Jobs in Salisbury can be combined with work in Andover (16.4 miles), Totton (16.9 miles), Southampton (20.5 miles) and Eastleigh (20.6 miles) (straight-line distances). Salisbury is about 21 miles from Southampton.
Salisbury at a glance
- Area
- Wiltshire, England
- Highway authority
- Wiltshire Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Wiltshire Council
- Postcodes
- SP1, SP2 and SP5
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Andover (16.4 mi), Totton (16.9 mi), Southampton (20.5 mi), Eastleigh (20.6 mi)
What Salisbury sites use driveway security posts for
Typical reasons Salisbury sites choose driveway security posts:
- Drives where a gate would not fit or is not allowed
- Homes with a high-value car or van parked outside
- Drives where neighbours or visitors keep parking
Driveway security post prices in Salisbury
| 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.
Permissions and groundwork in Salisbury
In Salisbury, 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.
If your site in Salisbury is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (Wiltshire Council) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
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. 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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. |
| Finishes | Black, grey, yellow or stainless finishes, with reflective bands so visitors see the post at night. |
| Fold-down posts | Hinged posts bolted down with resin anchors. Quick to fit and no digging, but need a solid base to fix into. |
What affects the quote
When we price driveway security posts in Salisbury, these make the biggest difference:
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
- Depth available and services under the drive
Looking after them
With telescopic and semi-automatic posts, lift the lid every few months and check the cassette is not holding water or silt. Use the post regularly and keep the lock lubricated, especially before winter.
For damaged or loose posts in Salisbury, repairs and replacements are priced in writing first.
Questions about driveway security posts in Salisbury
Do you install driveway security posts in Salisbury?
We cover all of Salisbury (SP1, SP2 and SP5) and the rest of Wiltshire. We also work in Andover, Totton and Southampton.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Salisbury?
In Salisbury, 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.
What's a typical price for driveway security posts in Salisbury?
In Salisbury, 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.
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.
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.