Architectural and facade lighting in Greater Manchester
Architectural lighting uses LED wall washers, uplights, linear grazers and bollards to light a building's facade, entrance and landscaping after dark. We cover Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham and Wigan.
Architectural and facade lighting work in Greater Manchester
Facade lighting in Greater Manchester works best when it picks out the architecture rather than flooding the whole elevation.
What's included
- Landscape and path bollards
- Entrance canopy and signage lighting
- Timeclock and photocell control
- Planning-friendly specifications where consent is needed
Guide prices in Greater Manchester
Typical budgets for Greater Manchester, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £195 – £490 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £785 – £1,470 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £145 – £295 | per day |
| Commercial electrician | £295 – £490 | per day |
Example: 10 LED floodlights washing a building facade, about £1,950 – £4,900 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Greater Manchester
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 Greater Manchester
- Manchester
- Oldham
- Wigan
- Bolton
- Stockport
- Salford
- Rochdale
- Sale
- Bury
- Altrincham
- Middleton
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Leigh
- Stretford
- Urmston
- Chadderton
- Eccles
- Tyldesley
- Hyde
- Walkden
- Prestwich
- Radcliffe
- Cheadle Hulme
- Heywood
- Denton
- Stalybridge
- Ashton in Makerfield
- Westhoughton
- Farnworth
- Saddleworth
- Hindley
- Droylsden
- Whitefield
- Swinton
- Royton
- Atherton
- Old Trafford
- Dukinfield
- Failsworth
- Hazel Grove
- Irlam
- Horwich
- Manchester City Centre
- Bramhall
- Ramsbottom
- Bredbury
- Longsight
- Mossley
- Partington
- Ringway
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for Greater Manchester
Which towns in Greater Manchester do you cover?
All of Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham and Wigan. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
How are prices set in Greater Manchester?
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.