Architectural and facade lighting in Gloucestershire
Architectural lighting uses LED wall washers, uplights, linear grazers and bollards to light a building's facade, entrance and landscaping after dark. We cover Gloucestershire, including Gloucester, Cheltenham and Stroud.
Architectural and facade lighting work in Gloucestershire
Facade lighting in Gloucestershire 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
- Timeclock and photocell control
- Glare and light-spill control
Guide prices in Gloucestershire
Typical budgets for Gloucestershire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £205 – £510 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £815 – £1,530 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £155 – £305 | per day |
| Commercial electrician | £305 – £510 | per day |
Example: 10 LED floodlights washing a building facade, about £2,050 – £5,100 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Gloucestershire
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 Gloucestershire
- Gloucester
- Cheltenham
- Stroud
- Kingswood
- Mangotsfield
- Yate
- Tewkesbury
- Cirencester
- Ampney St Mary
- Ashleworth
- Aust
- Berkeley
- Bitton
- Bradley Stoke
- Chipping Campden
- Coleford
- Drybrook
- Dursley
- Frampton Cotterell
- Hawkesbury
- Hucclecote
- Littledean
- Lydney
- Moreton-in-Marsh
- Naunton
- Oxenhall
- Stonehouse
- Tetbury
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for Gloucestershire
Which fire safety law applies in Gloucestershire?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.
Which towns in Gloucestershire do you cover?
All of Gloucestershire, including Gloucester, Cheltenham and Stroud. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
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.