Every type of driveway bollard, from telescopic security posts to automatic, supplied and fitted by expert local installers. Fitted from £310.
Which? Trusted TraderFitted by expert local installersGold GuaranteeResidential driveway bollards, supplied and installed by our expert local installers. Every price below includes fitting.
2 models · from £799 fitted
Telescopic driveway bollards (also called retractable bollards) rise out of a sleeve in the ground and lock in place, then sit flush with your drive when lowered. Our most popular anti-theft driveway bollards.
Our base-model telescopic security bollard, in brushed stainless steel from Marshalls Rhino: the RT/RD4 at 500mm, or the larger RT/SS5 at 710mm and 900mm for big SUVs.
From £849 fitted
The Marshalls Rhino RT/RD4 in a powder-coated finish: five colours, so your driveway security post matches your house.
From £799 fitted
1 model · from £949 fitted
Heavy-duty telescopic bollards use thicker steel to stop larger, heavier vehicles. The choice for high-value cars, 4x4s and vans.
The Marshalls Rhino RT/R8: thicker steel built to stop 4x4s and vans, certified Sold Secure Gold, and one of our best-selling driveway security bollards.
From £949 fitted
1 model · from £1,499 fitted
Lift-assist bollards have a gas strut that does most of the lifting, so the post raises with one hand. Ideal if you use your drive several times a day.
A gas strut takes most of the weight, so you only lift 6–7kg. Ideal if you raise your bollard every day.
From £1,499 fitted
3 models · from £2,999 fitted
Automatic driveway bollards rise and lower at the press of a button, so you never get out of the car. Electric and gas-spring models.
Raise and lower it from your car with a remote. Our most popular automatic driveway bollard, with servicing included.
From £2,999 fitted
A larger electro-mechanical rising bollard for wide drives and private parking, in anthracite or stainless steel.
From £5,999 fitted
Unlock it and a gas spring helps it rise; push it down and it locks itself. No power supply needed.
From £4,999 fitted
4 models · from £310 fitted
Parking bollards and posts stop people parking on your drive or in your space. Fold-down posts hinge flat; telescopic parking posts drop flush.
Our best-selling anti-parking post. Fold it flat to drive over, lock it upright to keep your space free.
From £310 fitted
A stronger fold-down parking post in high-visibility yellow, for spaces that need extra protection.
From £330 fitted
A tall 730mm folding post that bolts onto the surface, so there’s no deep digging.
From £399 fitted
A square telescopic parking post that drops flush into the ground when you want to park.
From £599 fitted
Not sure which type you need? Here’s how they compare.
| Type | How it works | Fitted from | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telescopic | Slides up out of a sleeve in the ground and locks | £799 | Most drives, best value |
| Heavy-duty | Like telescopic, with thicker steel | £949 | High-value cars, 4x4s and vans |
| Lift-assist | A gas strut does most of the lifting | £1,499 | Daily use without the heavy lift |
| Automatic | Rises and lowers on its own | £2,999 | Busy drives, top-end cars, mobility needs |
| Fold-down parking post | Hinges flat so you can drive over it | £310 | Stopping people parking |
If thieves break through your Wentworth bollard to take your car within 12 months, we refund your installation in full.
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Our expert local installers dig out, set the sleeve in concrete, add proper drainage and leave your drive spotless. Most single bollards take 1–2 hours per bollard.
We show you how it works, hand over your keys or remotes, and leave your drive spotless.
4.9 on Google, from 177 reviews
“Excellent service from start to finish James contacted quickly when a request was made Discussion took place and plan made Tony also made adjustments when arriving on site Great service from start to finish and two telescopic bollards fitted quickly All works tidied up and safely disposed”
“Make contact with James and he gave me a price for static and telescopic stainless steel bollards installed. Please with the price Dean arrived a week later to install them. Very pleased with his workmanship and he did a neat and tidy job. Very pleased with the whole process. Thank you James and Dean for a smart job.”
“Wentworth security Bollards have just fitted a telescopic bollard on my drive. I was worried as I didn’t want my paved drive too disrupted, however they arrived fitted the bollard quickly, cleaning with minimal impact to drive. I’m very happy with service.”
A quick buying guide from bollard specialists who know them inside out.
Three things decide how hard a bollard is to beat: the steel, the lock and how it’s fitted. Look for thick-walled steel, a lock that resists picking and drilling, and products tested by an independent body such as Sold Secure.
Fitting matters just as much. A strong post in a shallow hole can be levered out. Ours sit in a steel sleeve set deep in concrete, so the weak point isn’t the ground.
A telescopic bollard is the most popular choice. You unlock it, lift it up and it locks in place. Lower it and it sits flush with the drive. It’s the best value, but you do lift it by hand each time.
If you use the drive several times a day, or lifting is a struggle, look at lift-assist (a gas strut takes most of the weight) or automatic (press a button and it rises on its own). Automatic costs more, but it’s the easiest to live with, and our battery-powered DriveGuard needs no cable to the house.
Most telescopic bollards need a hole around a metre deep for the sleeve the post drops into, set in concrete. We also add drainage at the bottom so rainwater drains away instead of sitting inside, where it could freeze and jam the post.
That’s why we check what’s under your drive before we dig: cables, pipes and drains all change where a bollard can go.
Telescopic (retractable) bollards drop into a sleeve in the ground and sit flush when lowered. They’re the best all-round choice for homes because there’s nothing left on the drive when you want to park or drive out.
Fold-down posts hinge flat on a base plate. They’re quick to use and good value, which makes them ideal for stopping people parking, but the folded post stays on the surface.
Removable (lift-out) posts lift completely out of a socket in the ground. They’re simple, but you have to carry the post and store it somewhere every time.
Fixed (static) and concrete bollards stay up for good. They suit car parks, shopfronts and public spaces, not a drive you use every day, so we don’t fit them on driveways.
Height matters more than most people think. A 500mm post suits most hatchbacks and saloons. For SUVs, 4x4s and vans with high ground clearance, go taller: our posts come in heights up to 900mm, so a thief can’t simply drive over the top.
Diameter and wall thickness decide how much force the post can take. Standard posts suit most cars; heavy-duty posts use thicker steel for heavier vehicles. Tell us what you drive and we’ll match the post to it.
A bollard works by blocking the only way out. We usually place it close to the front or back of the car, in the path it would need to take to leave the drive, so the car can’t be steered around it.
On a wide or open drive, one post may leave a gap. Two posts close it. If you’re using bollards side by side, keep the gaps narrower than a car (under about 1.5 metres) so nothing can squeeze through. There’s no legal spacing rule for private driveways; in public spaces, councils follow accessibility guidance that leaves room for wheelchairs and buggies.
Almost any. We fit bollards into block paving, tarmac, concrete, resin and gravel. On block paving we lift and relay the blocks around the post. On tarmac, concrete and resin we cut a neat opening and make good around the sleeve, so it looks like it was always there.
If your drive is newly laid, or you’re having one laid soon, tell us. It’s often easiest to fit the sleeve before or during the work.
Ask yourself what you’re trying to stop. If it’s someone stealing your car, you need a driveway security post: thicker steel, a stronger lock and a sleeve set deep in concrete.
If it’s someone parking on your drive or in your space, a parking post is enough, and it costs less. Parking posts start from £310 fitted; security posts start from £799.
Telescopic bollards need very little care. Keep the sleeve clear of leaves and grit, and give the lock a drop of lubricant a couple of times a year so the key always turns smoothly. Rain does get into the sleeve, but our drainage layer lets it drain away rather than sit there, so the post doesn’t freeze in place in winter.
Automatic bollards have moving parts and a motor, so they benefit from a regular service. Our DriveGuard Automatic comes with servicing included.
Galvanised steel is hard-wearing and great value. Powder-coated steel comes in five colours, so your post can match your front door, windows or gates. Brushed stainless steel suits modern drives and keeps its look for years.
For the heaviest-duty posts, colour is about more than looks: a bright high-vis post is easier to see at night, for you and for anyone visiting.
Yes, if you choose the right one. Larger vehicles are heavier and sit higher, so they need a taller post and thicker steel. That’s exactly what our heavy-duty bollards are for, from £949 fitted.
To be clear, a driveway bollard isn’t a crash-rated barrier of the kind used outside government buildings. It’s built to stop a thief quietly driving your car off the drive, and that’s how most cars are stolen from homes.
A bollard only protects your car when it’s up, so it needs to fit into your day. Lower it when visitors arrive or a delivery van needs to reverse in, and raise it again when you’re parked for the night.
If you’re in and out several times a day, lift-assist makes raising the post a one-handed job, and automatic means you never get out of the car. Our DriveGuard Automatic comes with two remotes.
Usually not, for a bollard on your own private driveway. Check with your council first if you live in a listed building or a conservation area, or if the drive is shared or has a right of way across it.
You can buy a bollard on its own, but fitting one properly means digging a deep hole through your drive, setting the sleeve level in concrete, adding drainage and making good the surface around it. A badly set sleeve is the easiest way for a thief to beat a good bollard.
Our fitted price covers all of that, plus our Gold Guarantee.
Our expert local installers handle driveway bollard installation across London, the Home Counties and Birmingham, and we supply driveway bollards across the UK. Further afield? Get your price and we’ll tell you if we can reach you.
Fully fitted, parking posts start from £310, telescopic security bollards from £799, heavy-duty from £949, lift-assist from £1,499 and automatic bollards from £2,999. Every price includes the bollard, digging, concrete, drainage, making good and a full clean-up.
Retractable and telescopic bollards are the same thing: a post that drops into a sleeve in the ground. Ours start from £799 fitted, depending on size and finish, with heavy-duty models from £949.
Yes, if the driveway is yours. We fit bollards into block paving, tarmac, concrete, resin and gravel. If the drive is shared or has a right of way, check with the other owners first.
A verge in front of your house usually belongs to the council, so you’d need their permission first. On your own land, yes: we set the sleeve in concrete so it’s just as strong as on a hard drive.
For most homes, a telescopic bollard is the best balance of security and price. Choose heavy-duty for high-value cars and 4x4s, lift-assist or automatic if you use the drive a lot, and a fold-down post if you only need to stop people parking.
For driveways there are five main types: telescopic (retractable) bollards that drop into the ground, heavy-duty telescopic bollards with thicker steel, lift-assist bollards with a gas strut, automatic bollards that rise at the press of a button, and fold-down parking posts. There are also fixed (static) and removable bollards, but for most homes a telescopic or automatic bollard is better because it disappears when you need to drive over it.
Some are. Removable (lift-out) posts come right out of a socket in the ground, but you have to store them each time. Most homeowners prefer telescopic bollards, which drop into the ground and stay there, so there’s nothing to carry or lose.
A 500mm post suits most cars. For SUVs, 4x4s and vans, choose a taller post (up to 900mm) so it can’t be driven over, and heavy-duty steel for heavier vehicles. Tell us what you drive and we’ll recommend the right size.
On your own private driveway you don’t need a licence to fit a bollard, and planning permission usually isn’t needed. Check with your council first if you live in a listed building or a conservation area. Pavements, verges and roads are public highway, so a bollard there needs council permission. If your drive is shared, or someone has a right of way across it, agree it with them first.
Fully fitted, our DriveGuard Park fold-down post costs £310, a heavy-duty fold-down post £330, and a high-vis telescopic parking post £599. That includes the post, fitting, and making good around it. Most parking posts take 1–2 hours to fit.
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