Architectural and facade lighting in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Architectural lighting uses LED wall washers, uplights, linear grazers and bollards to light a building's facade, entrance and landscaping after dark. We cover Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including Aberdeen, Peterhead and Aboyne.
Architectural and facade lighting work in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Facade lighting in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire works best when it picks out the architecture rather than flooding the whole elevation.
What's included
- Planning-friendly specifications where consent is needed
- Landscape and path bollards
- Entrance canopy and signage lighting
- Timeclock and photocell control
Guide prices in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Typical budgets for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £200 – £500 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £800 – £1,500 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £150 – £300 | per day |
| Commercial electrician | £300 – £500 | per day |
Example: 10 LED floodlights washing a building facade, about £2,000 – £5,000 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Standard 6.5 of the Scottish building standards covers efficient, controllable lighting. The non-domestic guidance uses 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt for general lighting, or LENI.
Towns we cover in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- Aberdeen
- Peterhead
- Aboyne
- Alford
- Ballatar
- Banchory
- Banff
- Bridge of Don
- Dyce
- Ellon
- Fraserburgh
- Huntly
- Insch
- Inverurie
- Laurencekirk
- Macduff
- Milltimber
- Montrose
- Portlethen
- Stonehaven
- Strathdon
- Turriff
- Westhill
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the efficiency that new lighting in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
How are prices set in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Do I need planning permission for facade lighting?
Sometimes, particularly in conservation areas or where lighting is prominent. Check with your local planning authority before installing.