Architectural and facade lighting in Hampshire
Architectural lighting uses LED wall washers, uplights, linear grazers and bollards to light a building's facade, entrance and landscaping after dark. We cover Hampshire, including Southampton, Portsmouth and Basingstoke.
Architectural and facade lighting work in Hampshire
Facade lighting in Hampshire 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
- Entrance canopy and signage lighting
- Glare and light-spill control
Guide prices in Hampshire
Typical budgets for Hampshire, 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 Hampshire
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 Hampshire
- Southampton
- Portsmouth
- Basingstoke
- Gosport
- Waterlooville
- Farnborough
- Eastleigh
- Winchester
- Havant
- Andover
- Fareham
- Aldershot
- Fleet
- Totton
- New Milton
- Bordon
- Hythe
- Yateley
- Alton
- Southsea
- Hedge End
- Bishopstoke
- Romsey
- Hayling Island
- Tadley
- South Hayling
- Bishops Sutton
- Bishops Waltham
- Denny Lodge
- Dummer
- Fordingbridge
- Hook
- Horndean
- Liphook
- Liss
- Locks Heath
- Longstock
- Lymington
- Lyndhurst
- North Baddesley
- Odiham
- Petersfield
- Ringwood
- South Tidworth
- Stroud
- Whitchurch
- Wickham
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for Hampshire
Which towns in Hampshire do you cover?
All of Hampshire, including Southampton, Portsmouth and Basingstoke. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
How are prices set in Hampshire?
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.