Architectural and facade lighting in Hertfordshire
Architectural lighting uses LED wall washers, uplights, linear grazers and bollards to light a building's facade, entrance and landscaping after dark. We cover Hertfordshire, including Watford, Hemel Hempstead and Stevenage.
Architectural and facade lighting work in Hertfordshire
Facade lighting in Hertfordshire works best when it picks out the architecture rather than flooding the whole elevation.
What's included
- Timeclock and photocell control
- Landscape and path bollards
- Entrance canopy and signage lighting
- Planning-friendly specifications where consent is needed
Guide prices in Hertfordshire
Typical budgets for Hertfordshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £205 – £515 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £825 – £1,545 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £155 – £310 | per day |
| Commercial electrician | £310 – £515 | per day |
Example: 10 LED floodlights washing a building facade, about £2,050 – £5,150 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Hertfordshire
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 Hertfordshire
- Watford
- Hemel Hempstead
- Stevenage
- St Albans
- Welwyn Garden City
- Cheshunt
- Hatfield
- Bishops Stortford
- Borehamwood
- Hitchin
- Hoddesdon
- Letchworth Garden City
- North Watford
- Harpenden
- Bushey
- Hertford
- Rickmansworth
- Potters Bar
- Berkhamsted
- Ware
- Abbots Langley
- Buntingford
- Bygrave
- Ippollitts
- Kings Langley
- Knebworth
- Much Hadham
- Radlett
- Redbourn
- Sandridge
- Sawbridgeworth
- Standon
- Tring
- Welwyn
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for Hertfordshire
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Hertfordshire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Hertfordshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Which towns in Hertfordshire do you cover?
All of Hertfordshire, including Watford, Hemel Hempstead and Stevenage. 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.