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Fold-down parking post installation in Tyne and Wear
Fold-down parking posts for sites across Tyne and Wear: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageFold-down parking posts in Tyne and Wear
We supply and install fold-down parking posts across Tyne and Wear, with local pages for 13 towns below. 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 Tyne and Wear: Gateshead Council, Newcastle City Council, North Tyneside Council, South Tyneside Council and Sunderland City Council.
Choose your town in Tyne and Wear
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sunderland
- South Shields
- Gateshead
- Washington
- Tynemouth
- Wallsend
- North Shields
- Whitley Bay
- Houghton-le-Spring
- Felling
- Jarrow
- Hebburn
Guide prices in Tyne and Wear
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £135–£255 + VAT · £155–£305 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £225–£345 + VAT · £265–£405 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £315–£425 + VAT · £375–£505 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; -4% for North East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Local authorities across Tyne and Wear
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | Newcastle City Council | the council for Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Sunderland | Sunderland City Council | Sunderland City Council |
| South Shields | South Tyneside Council | South Tyneside Council |
| Gateshead | Gateshead Council | Gateshead Council |
| Washington | Sunderland City Council | Sunderland City Council |
| Tynemouth | North Tyneside Council | North Tyneside Council |
| Wallsend | North Tyneside Council | North Tyneside Council |
| North Shields | North Tyneside Council | North Tyneside Council |
| Whitley Bay | North Tyneside Council | North Tyneside Council |
| Houghton-le-Spring | Sunderland City Council | Sunderland City Council |
| Felling | Gateshead Council | Gateshead Council |
| Jarrow | South Tyneside Council | South Tyneside Council |
| Hebburn | South Tyneside Council | South Tyneside Council |
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
Survey the bay
A free site survey looks at the surface, the bay layout and where wheels run. You receive a fixed written quote for the posts, locks and any concrete pad.
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.
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 Tyne and Wear: FAQs
Do you cover all of Tyne and Wear for fold-down parking posts?
Yes — including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields, Gateshead, Washington, Tynemouth, Wallsend and North Shields. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do fold-down parking posts cost in Tyne and Wear?
In Tyne and Wear, typically £135–£425 per post, supplied and installed, plus VAT (£155–£505 including VAT for homeowners), with a minimum job of £325 plus VAT, using our North 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 Tyne and Wear?
For local roads, Gateshead Council, Newcastle City Council, North Tyneside Council, South Tyneside Council and Sunderland City Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
Are fold-down posts suitable for EV charging bays?
Yes, they are a common way to keep a charging bay free for the vehicle that needs it. Position the post so it does not interfere with the charging cable route or the charger itself.
Can someone simply unbolt the post?
Anti-tamper bolt heads or caps make it much harder, and the bolts are covered by the post when it is upright on many designs. Resin anchors set into concrete are also hard to remove without tools and time.