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Driveway security posts for homes in Trowbridge
Driveway security posts for sites across Trowbridge and the rest of Wiltshire, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageDriveway security posts in Trowbridge
From driveways, front-garden parking spaces and private parking bays, Trowbridge has plenty of places where driveway security posts earn their keep. 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 BA14, BA15, BA13 and SN12 — Trowbridge itself and places including North Bradley, Steeple Ashton, Semington and West Ashton. Nearby, we also work in Bath (7.7 miles), Frome (8 miles), Chippenham (10.4 miles) and Kingswood (15.9 miles), measured as the crow flies. Trowbridge is about 19 miles from Bristol.
Trowbridge at a glance
- Area
- Wiltshire, England
- Highway authority
- Wiltshire Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- Wiltshire Council
- Postcodes
- BA14, BA15, BA13 and SN12
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Bath (7.7 mi), Frome (8 mi), Chippenham (10.4 mi), Kingswood (15.9 mi)
Trowbridge: 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 Trowbridge: common uses
Around Trowbridge, driveway security posts usually solve one of these:
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
- Houses near stations, schools or shops where drives get borrowed
- Homes with a high-value car or van parked outside
Consents, ground and services in Trowbridge
Wiltshire Council is the highway authority covering Trowbridge'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 Trowbridge 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 Wiltshire Council before posts go in.
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.
- 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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Telescopic posts | Retract into a cassette with a flush lid when lowered. Tidy and secure, but need depth and drainage under the drive. |
| Keyed-alike locks | Two posts or more can be supplied so one key opens both, which helps households with several cars. |
| Removable posts | Lift out of a shallow socket and lock in place. Simple and low cost to fit, but must be stored when out. |
What moves the price in Trowbridge
Our South West guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Trowbridge firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
- Drive surface and how visible a repair will be
After installation
Fold-down posts need the hinge oiled and anchors checked. Use the post regularly and keep the lock lubricated, especially before winter.
If posts in Trowbridge are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about driveway security posts in Trowbridge
Which parts of Trowbridge do you cover for driveway security posts?
We cover all of Trowbridge (BA14, BA15, BA13 and SN12) and the rest of Wiltshire. We also work in Bath, Frome and Chippenham.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Trowbridge?
Wiltshire Council is the highway authority covering Trowbridge'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 Trowbridge?
In Trowbridge, 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.
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.
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.
Driveway security posts in nearby towns
- Bath (7.7 mi)
- Frome (8 mi)
- Chippenham (10.4 mi)
- Kingswood (15.9 mi)
- Mangotsfield (17.3 mi)
- Yate (17.8 mi)