Architectural and facade lighting in Norfolk
Architectural lighting uses LED wall washers, uplights, linear grazers and bollards to light a building's facade, entrance and landscaping after dark. We cover Norfolk, including Norwich, Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn.
Architectural and facade lighting work in Norfolk
Facade lighting in Norfolk 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
- Facade washing and grazing
- Timeclock and photocell control
Guide prices in Norfolk
Typical budgets for Norfolk, 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 Norfolk
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 Norfolk
- Norwich
- Great Yarmouth
- King's Lynn
- Thetford
- Bowthorpe
- East Dereham
- Alpington
- Attleborough
- Blofield
- Briston
- Cromer
- Denver
- Emneth
- Erpingham
- Fakenham
- Harleston
- Hempnall
- Hevingham
- Holt
- Marlingford
- Methwold
- North Walsham
- Old Buckenham
- Old Hunstanton
- Ovington
- Sandringham
- Sheringham
- Shouldham
- Smallburgh
- Snettisham
- Swaffham
- Swanton Morley
- Taverham
- Walsingham
- Wells-next-the-Sea
- West Acre
- Wiggenhall St Germans
- Wymondham
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for Norfolk
Which towns in Norfolk do you cover?
All of Norfolk, including Norwich, Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Norfolk?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Norfolk 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.