Wiltshire · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Swindon
Local installation of driveway security posts in Swindon — free survey, fixed written price, and posts set to the right spacing for people and vehicles.
Computer-generated imageDriveway security posts in Swindon
Driveway security posts suit plenty of Swindon sites, private parking bays, carports and new-build estate drives among them. The right one depends on the surface, the depth available and how often the post will be used.
Coverage in Swindon takes in the SN1, SN2, SN3, SN5, SN25 and SN4 postcode districts and nearby places like Stratton St Margaret, South Marston, Wanborough and Blunsdon St Andrew. We also cover neighbouring Cirencester (13.8 miles), Chippenham (16.3 miles) and Witney (20.1 miles) — distances are straight-line. Swindon is about 36 miles from Reading.
Key facts for this area
- Area
- Wiltshire, England
- Highway authority
- Swindon Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Swindon Council
- Postcodes
- SN1, SN2, SN3, SN5, SN25, SN4, SN26 and SN6
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Cirencester (13.8 mi), Chippenham (16.3 mi), Witney (20.1 mi)
Swindon: typical driveway security post prices
| 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.
Driveway security posts in Swindon: common uses
Typical reasons Swindon sites choose driveway security posts:
- Open-plan frontages without gates
- Homes with a high-value car or van parked outside
- Homes worried about keyless or relay car theft
Consents, ground and services in Swindon
In Swindon, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Swindon Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
Many private-land installations in Swindon 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 Swindon Council before posts go in.
Domestic drives hide more than people expect. 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.
- In conservation areas or at listed buildings, check with the local planning authority before fitting visible posts.
- Connect any cassette drainage to surface water or a soakaway, not to the foul drain.
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.
Specification choices
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Keyed-alike locks | Two posts or more can be supplied so one key opens both, which helps households with several cars. |
| Telescopic posts | Retract into a cassette with a flush lid when lowered. Tidy and secure, but need depth and drainage under the drive. |
| Finishes | Black, grey, yellow or stainless finishes, with reflective bands so visitors see the post at night. |
What affects the quote
Our South West guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Swindon firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Depth available and services under the drive
- Drainage for telescopic and semi-automatic cassettes
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
After installation
Use the post regularly and keep the lock lubricated, especially before winter. Keep a spare key somewhere safe away from the car keys.
We can also service, repair or replace existing posts anywhere in Swindon.
Questions about driveway security posts in Swindon
Do you install driveway security posts in Swindon?
We cover all of Swindon (SN1, SN2, SN3, SN5, SN25 and SN4) and the rest of Wiltshire. We also work in Cirencester, Chippenham and Witney.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Swindon?
Swindon Council is the highway authority covering Swindon's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
How much do driveway security posts cost in Swindon?
In Swindon, 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.
Does a driveway post stop keyless car theft?
It cannot stop a thief opening or starting the car electronically, but it stops the car being driven off the drive until the post is unlocked. That makes your car a slower, riskier target. Use it alongside a signal-blocking pouch and the car's own security.
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.