Architectural and facade lighting in Fife
Architectural lighting uses LED wall washers, uplights, linear grazers and bollards to light a building's facade, entrance and landscaping after dark. We cover Fife, including Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes.
Architectural and facade lighting work in Fife
Facade lighting in Fife works best when it picks out the architecture rather than flooding the whole elevation.
What's included
- Glare and light-spill control
- Planning-friendly specifications where consent is needed
- Facade washing and grazing
- Timeclock and photocell control
Guide prices in Fife
Typical budgets for Fife, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £200 – £500 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £800 – £1,500 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £150 – £300 | per day |
| Commercial electrician | £300 – £500 | per day |
Example: 10 LED floodlights washing a building facade, about £2,000 – £5,000 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Fife
Standard 6.5 of the Scottish building standards covers efficient, controllable lighting. The non-domestic guidance uses 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt for general lighting, or LENI.
Towns we cover in Fife
- Dunfermline
- Kirkcaldy
- Glenrothes
- St Andrews
- Anstruther
- Burntisland
- Cowdenbeath
- Cupar
- Dalgety Bay
- Inverkeithing
- Kilconquhar
- Leven
- Lochgelly
- Methil
- Rosyth
- Tayport
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for Fife
Which towns in Fife do you cover?
All of Fife, including Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Fife?
Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the efficiency that new lighting in Fife 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.