Architectural and facade lighting in Berkshire
Architectural lighting uses LED wall washers, uplights, linear grazers and bollards to light a building's facade, entrance and landscaping after dark. We cover Berkshire, including Reading, Slough and Bracknell.
Architectural and facade lighting work in Berkshire
Facade lighting in Berkshire works best when it picks out the architecture rather than flooding the whole elevation.
What's included
- Landscape and path bollards
- Timeclock and photocell control
- Planning-friendly specifications where consent is needed
- Glare and light-spill control
Guide prices in Berkshire
Typical budgets for Berkshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £215 – £535 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £855 – £1,605 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £160 – £320 | per day |
| Commercial electrician | £320 – £535 | per day |
Example: 10 LED floodlights washing a building facade, about £2,150 – £5,350 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Berkshire
Approved Document L (2021 edition, with 2023 amendments) asks for new general lighting to average at least 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt, or to use the LENI method. The 2026 edition raises this to more than 105 for work under it from 24 March 2027.
Towns we cover in Berkshire
- Reading
- Slough
- Bracknell
- Maidenhead
- Wokingham
- Newbury
- Lower Earley
- Windsor
- Crowthorne
- Thatcham
- Sandhurst
- Ascot
- Bucklebury
- Hungerford
- Sulhamstead
- Twyford
- Woodley
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for Berkshire
Which fire safety law applies in Berkshire?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.
Which towns in Berkshire do you cover?
All of Berkshire, including Reading, Slough and Bracknell. 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.