Architectural and facade lighting in County Antrim
Architectural lighting uses LED wall washers, uplights, linear grazers and bollards to light a building's facade, entrance and landscaping after dark. We cover County Antrim, including Belfast, Lisburn and Newtownabbey.
Architectural and facade lighting work in County Antrim
Facade lighting in County Antrim 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
- Facade washing and grazing
Guide prices in County Antrim
Typical budgets for County Antrim, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £190 – £475 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £760 – £1,425 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £145 – £285 | per day |
| Commercial electrician | £285 – £475 | per day |
Example: 10 LED floodlights washing a building facade, about £1,900 – £4,750 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in County Antrim
Technical Booklet F2 (June 2022) and its non-domestic guidance set Northern Ireland's own lighting efficacy figures, which differ from England's, so we design to the NI figures.
Towns we cover in County Antrim
- Belfast
- Lisburn
- Newtownabbey
- Carrickfergus
- Ballymena
- Antrim
- Larne
- Ballycastle
- Ballyclare
- Ballymoney
- Bushmills
- Crumlin
- Dunmurry
- Randalstown
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for County Antrim
Which towns in County Antrim do you cover?
All of County Antrim, including Belfast, Lisburn and Newtownabbey. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
How are prices set in County Antrim?
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.