Worcestershire · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Redditch
Driveway security posts for sites across Redditch and the rest of Worcestershire, from the first measurement to the last relaid paving block.
Computer-generated imageDriveway security posts in Redditch
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. In Redditch, that tends to mean sites such as shared drives, private parking bays and driveways.
We cover Redditch's B97, B98 and B96 postcode districts, including places such as Ham Green, Elcock's Brook, Beoley and Astwood Bank. Nearby, we also work in Bromsgrove (5.2 miles), Shirley (9 miles), Droitwich (9.1 miles) and Solihull (10.2 miles), measured as the crow flies. Birmingham is around 12 miles away.
Local details
- Area
- Worcestershire, England
- Highway authority
- Worcestershire County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Redditch
- Postcodes
- B97, B98 and B96
- Guide price
- Typically £385–£845 per post inc VAT; minimum job £395
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Bromsgrove (5.2 mi), Shirley (9 mi), Droitwich (9.1 mi), Solihull (10.2 mi)
Driveway security post prices in Redditch
| 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 Redditch: common uses
Common uses in a place like Redditch:
- Open-plan frontages without gates
- Owners of motorhomes, caravans and trailers
- Drives where neighbours or visitors keep parking
What we check first in Redditch
Worcestershire County Council is the highway authority covering Redditch'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 Redditch 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 the council for Redditch 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. 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.
- If the drive is shared or has a right of way over it, agree positions with the neighbour first.
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.
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.
Specification choices
| 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. |
| 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. |
Pricing driveway security posts in Redditch
Our West Midlands guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Redditch firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Depth available and services under the drive
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
Keeping them working
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 Redditch are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Driveway security posts in Redditch: FAQs
Which parts of Redditch do you cover for driveway security posts?
We cover all of Redditch (B97, B98 and B96) and the rest of Worcestershire. We also work in Bromsgrove, Shirley and Droitwich.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Redditch?
In Redditch, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Worcestershire County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
How much do driveway security posts cost in Redditch?
In Redditch, typically £385–£845 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £395 plus VAT, using our West Midlands 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.
Will fitting a post damage my block paving?
Only a small area is lifted and the original blocks are relaid around the post. Done carefully, the repair is hard to spot. Resin and imprinted drives show patching more.
Driveway security posts in nearby towns
- Bromsgrove (5.2 mi)
- Shirley (9 mi)
- Droitwich (9.1 mi)
- Solihull (10.2 mi)
- Halesowen (10.7 mi)
- Birmingham (12.2 mi)