Architectural and facade lighting in County Down
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 Down, including Bangor, Newtownards and Newry.
Architectural and facade lighting work in County Down
Facade lighting in County Down works best when it picks out the architecture rather than flooding the whole elevation.
What's included
- Landscape and path bollards
- Facade washing and grazing
- Entrance canopy and signage lighting
- Planning-friendly specifications where consent is needed
Guide prices in County Down
Typical budgets for County Down, 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 Down
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 Down
- Bangor
- Newtownards
- Newry
- Banbridge
- Ballynahinch
- Carryduff
- Comber
- Donaghadee
- Downpatrick
- Dromore
- Dundonald
- Holywood
- Kilkeel
- Newcastle
- Saintfield
- Warrenpoint
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for County Down
Which towns in County Down do you cover?
All of County Down, including Bangor, Newtownards and Newry. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in County Down?
Technical Booklet F2 sets the efficiency that new lighting in County Down 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.