Architectural and facade lighting in Cambridgeshire
Architectural lighting uses LED wall washers, uplights, linear grazers and bollards to light a building's facade, entrance and landscaping after dark. We cover Cambridgeshire, including Peterborough, Cambridge and Wisbech.
Architectural and facade lighting work in Cambridgeshire
Facade lighting in Cambridgeshire works best when it picks out the architecture rather than flooding the whole elevation.
What's included
- Facade washing and grazing
- Glare and light-spill control
- Entrance canopy and signage lighting
- Timeclock and photocell control
Guide prices in Cambridgeshire
Typical budgets for Cambridgeshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £205 – £515 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £825 – £1,545 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £155 – £310 | per day |
| Commercial electrician | £310 – £515 | per day |
Example: 10 LED floodlights washing a building facade, about £2,050 – £5,150 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Cambridgeshire
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 Cambridgeshire
- Peterborough
- Cambridge
- Wisbech
- Saint Neots
- Huntingdon
- March
- Ely
- Newmarket
- Primrose Place
- Saint Ives
- Royston
- Ailsworth
- Balsham
- Chatteris
- Downham
- Farcet
- Fulbourn
- Great Shelford
- Hardwick
- Highfields
- Impington
- Little Shelford
- Lode
- Ramsey
- Soham
- St Neots
- Stow cum Quy
- The Stukeleys
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for Cambridgeshire
Which towns in Cambridgeshire do you cover?
All of Cambridgeshire, including Peterborough, Cambridge and Wisbech. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Cambridgeshire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Cambridgeshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
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.