Architectural and facade lighting in Ayrshire
Architectural lighting uses LED wall washers, uplights, linear grazers and bollards to light a building's facade, entrance and landscaping after dark. We cover Ayrshire, including Kilmarnock, Ayr and Irvine.
Architectural and facade lighting work in Ayrshire
Facade lighting in Ayrshire works best when it picks out the architecture rather than flooding the whole elevation.
What's included
- Facade washing and grazing
- Timeclock and photocell control
- Glare and light-spill control
- Entrance canopy and signage lighting
Guide prices in Ayrshire
Typical budgets for Ayrshire, 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 Ayrshire
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 Ayrshire
- Kilmarnock
- Ayr
- Irvine
- Kilwinning
- Ardrossan
- Beith
- Cumnock
- Dalry
- Darvel
- Fairlie
- Galston
- Gatehead
- Girvan
- Glengarnock
- Largs
- Mauchline
- Millport
- Newmilns
- Prestwick
- Saltcoats
- Skelmorlie
- Stewarton
- Troon
- West Kilbride
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for Ayrshire
Which fire safety law applies in Ayrshire?
The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.
Which towns in Ayrshire do you cover?
All of Ayrshire, including Kilmarnock, Ayr and Irvine. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
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.