Architectural and facade lighting in Lanarkshire
Architectural lighting uses LED wall washers, uplights, linear grazers and bollards to light a building's facade, entrance and landscaping after dark. We cover Lanarkshire, including East Kilbride, Hamilton and Cumbernauld.
Architectural and facade lighting work in Lanarkshire
Facade lighting in Lanarkshire works best when it picks out the architecture rather than flooding the whole elevation.
What's included
- Timeclock and photocell control
- Entrance canopy and signage lighting
- Facade washing and grazing
- Landscape and path bollards
Guide prices in Lanarkshire
Typical budgets for Lanarkshire, 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 Lanarkshire
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 Lanarkshire
- East Kilbride
- Hamilton
- Cumbernauld
- Coatbridge
- Airdrie
- Motherwell
- Rutherglen
- Cambuslang
- Wishaw
- Bellshill
- Blantyre
- Viewpark
- Larkhall
- Biggar
- Bothwell
- Carluke
- Kilsyth
- Lanark
- Shotts
- Strathaven
- Uddingston
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for Lanarkshire
How are prices set in Lanarkshire?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Which fire safety law applies in Lanarkshire?
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.