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Fold-down parking post installation in Hampshire
Fold-down parking posts for sites across Hampshire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageFold-down parking posts in Hampshire
Across Hampshire, typical sites for fold-down parking posts include city-centre plazas, stadium approaches and distribution parks. Hinged fold-down parking posts with padlock or integral key locks, bolted down to protect private and allocated bays.
Highway authorities for local roads in Hampshire: Hampshire County Council, Portsmouth City Council and Southampton City Council.
Choose your town in Hampshire
- Southampton
- Portsmouth
- Basingstoke
- Gosport
- Waterlooville
- Farnborough
- Eastleigh
- Winchester
- Havant
- Andover
- Fareham
- Aldershot
- Fleet
- Totton
- New Milton
- Bordon
- Hythe
- Yateley
Guide prices in Hampshire
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £155–£285 + VAT · £185–£335 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £245–£385 + VAT · £285–£455 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £345–£475 + VAT · £405–£565 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Who looks after the roads in Hampshire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton | Southampton City Council | Southampton City Council |
| Portsmouth | Portsmouth City Council | Portsmouth City Council |
| Basingstoke | Hampshire County Council | the council for Basingstoke and Deane |
| Gosport | Hampshire County Council | the council for Gosport |
| Waterlooville | Hampshire County Council | the council for Havant |
| Farnborough | Hampshire County Council | the council for Rushmoor |
| Eastleigh | Hampshire County Council | the council for Eastleigh |
| Winchester | Hampshire County Council | the council for Winchester |
| Havant | Hampshire County Council | the council for Havant |
| Andover | Hampshire County Council | the council for Test Valley |
| Fareham | Hampshire County Council | the council for Fareham |
| Aldershot | Hampshire County Council | the council for Rushmoor |
| Fleet | Hampshire County Council | the council for Hart |
| Totton | Hampshire County Council | the council for New Forest |
| New Milton | Hampshire County Council | the council for New Forest |
| Bordon | Hampshire County Council | the council for East Hampshire |
| Hythe | Hampshire County Council | the council for New Forest |
| Yateley | Hampshire County Council | the council for Hart |
Rules for fold-down parking posts in England
Bollards on adopted highway are a matter for the highway authority under the Highways Act 1980, so they need its written agreement. On private land the owner's agreement is what matters; listed buildings and conservation areas need a word with the planning team first. Accessibility guidance asks for posts at least 1,000 mm high with contrasting tops and no chains between them.
Details and sources: bollard rules in England.
How installation works
Position the post
The post is placed where your car can straddle it when folded, usually central to the bay entrance, so tyres do not run over the hinge every day.
Drill and anchor
Holes are drilled into sound concrete, cleaned, and resin anchors or through-bolts set. On weak tarmac or block paving, a small concrete pad is formed first.
Fit and torque
The base plate is fixed down and bolts tightened to the anchor maker's figure once the resin has cured. Anti-tamper bolt heads or caps can be fitted.
Check operation
The post is raised, locked, unlocked and folded several times, and the folded height is checked against your car's clearance.
Fold-down parking posts in Hampshire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Hampshire for fold-down parking posts?
Yes — including Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Gosport, Waterlooville, Farnborough, Eastleigh and Winchester. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do fold-down parking posts cost in Hampshire?
In Hampshire, typically £155–£475 per post, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£185–£565 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £365 plus VAT, using our South East guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Hampshire?
For local roads, Hampshire County Council, Portsmouth City Council and Southampton City Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
Will I damage my car driving over a folded post?
Not if the post is positioned to sit between your wheels and folds low enough for your car's clearance. We check the folded height at installation. Very low cars may need a lower-profile design.
Do I need permission to fit a parking post in my bay?
If the car park is shared or managed, you normally need agreement from the landlord or management company. Leases often control alterations to common parts. On your own freehold drive, permission is not usually needed.