Architectural and facade lighting in East Sussex
Architectural lighting uses LED wall washers, uplights, linear grazers and bollards to light a building's facade, entrance and landscaping after dark. We cover East Sussex, including Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings.
Architectural and facade lighting work in East Sussex
Facade lighting in East Sussex works best when it picks out the architecture rather than flooding the whole elevation.
What's included
- Facade washing and grazing
- Entrance canopy and signage lighting
- Timeclock and photocell control
- Landscape and path bollards
Guide prices in East Sussex
Typical budgets for East Sussex, 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 East Sussex
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 East Sussex
- Brighton
- Eastbourne
- Hastings
- Hove
- Bexhill-on-Sea
- Hailsham
- Seaford
- Rottingdean
- Crowborough
- Portslade
- Peacehaven
- Uckfield
- Lewes
- Battle
- Burwash
- Forest Row
- Hartfield
- Heathfield
- Icklesham
- Long Man
- Mayfield
- Newhaven
- Peasmarsh
- Ringmer
- Salehurst
- Wadhurst
- Westham
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for East Sussex
Which towns in East Sussex do you cover?
All of East Sussex, including Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
How are prices set in East Sussex?
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.