Architectural and facade lighting in Lincolnshire
Architectural lighting uses LED wall washers, uplights, linear grazers and bollards to light a building's facade, entrance and landscaping after dark. We cover Lincolnshire, including Lincoln, Grimsby and Scunthorpe.
Architectural and facade lighting work in Lincolnshire
Facade lighting in Lincolnshire works best when it picks out the architecture rather than flooding the whole elevation.
What's included
- Facade washing and grazing
- Entrance canopy and signage lighting
- Landscape and path bollards
- Timeclock and photocell control
Guide prices in Lincolnshire
Typical budgets for Lincolnshire, 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 Lincolnshire
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 Lincolnshire
- Lincoln
- Grimsby
- Scunthorpe
- Boston
- Grantham
- Cleethorpes
- Spalding
- Skegness
- Stamford
- Gainsborough
- Louth
- Sleaford
- Alford
- Barrow-Upon-Humber
- Barton-Upon-Humber
- Bigby
- Bourne
- Bradley
- Broughton
- Burgh Le Marsh
- Burringham
- Burton
- Burton Coggles
- Caistor
- Corringham
- Deeping St James
- Dunston
- Fiskerton
- Fleet
- Great Gonerby
- Haxey
- Horncastle
- Immingham
- Linwood
- Mablethorpe
- Nettleham
- Old Leake
- Spilsby
- Stallingborough
- Swineshead
- Tetney
- Ulceby
- Waddington
- Woodhall Spa
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for Lincolnshire
Which fire safety law applies in Lincolnshire?
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.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Lincolnshire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Lincolnshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
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.