Architectural and facade lighting in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
Architectural lighting uses LED wall washers, uplights, linear grazers and bollards to light a building's facade, entrance and landscaping after dark. We cover Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, including Glasgow, Bearsden and Newton Mearns.
Architectural and facade lighting work in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
Facade lighting in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire works best when it picks out the architecture rather than flooding the whole elevation.
What's included
- Landscape and path bollards
- Planning-friendly specifications where consent is needed
- Glare and light-spill control
- Timeclock and photocell control
Guide prices in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
Typical budgets for Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, 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 Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
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 Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
- Glasgow
- Bearsden
- Newton Mearns
- Clydebank
- Alexandria
- Bishopbriggs
- Dumbarton
- Kirkintilloch
- Barrhead
- Clarkston
- Giffnock
- Milngavie
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
Which towns in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire do you cover?
All of Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, including Glasgow, Bearsden and Newton Mearns. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
Which fire safety law applies in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire?
The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.
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.