Architectural and facade lighting in North Yorkshire
Architectural lighting uses LED wall washers, uplights, linear grazers and bollards to light a building's facade, entrance and landscaping after dark. We cover North Yorkshire, including York, Middlesbrough and Harrogate.

Architectural and facade lighting work in North Yorkshire
Facade lighting in North Yorkshire works best when it picks out the architecture rather than flooding the whole elevation.
What's included
- Glare and light-spill control
- Facade washing and grazing
- Entrance canopy and signage lighting
- Timeclock and photocell control
Guide prices in North Yorkshire
Typical budgets for North Yorkshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £195 – £485 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £775 – £1,455 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £145 – £290 | per day |
| Commercial electrician | £290 – £485 | per day |
Example: 10 LED floodlights washing a building facade, about £1,950 – £4,850 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in North Yorkshire
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 North Yorkshire
- York
- Middlesbrough
- Harrogate
- Scarborough
- Redcar
- Selby
- Thornaby-on-Tees
- Yarm
- Guisborough
- Northallerton
- Ripon
- Boroughbridge
- Clint
- Colburn
- Copmanthorpe
- Earswick
- Easingwold
- Great and Little Broughton
- Grimston
- Hutton Mulgrave
- Knaresborough
- Langcliffe
- Loftus
- Marske
- Muston
- Nawton
- North Stainley
- Pickering
- Rawcliffe
- Saltburn Marske and New Marske
- Settrington
- Skeeby
- Skelton
- Snainton
- Sowerby
- Spennithorne
- Stainton
- Stainton Dale
- Thorlby
- Thornton-le-Clay
- Upper Poppleton
- Wheldrake
- Winton
- Yafforth
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for North Yorkshire
Which fire safety law applies in North Yorkshire?
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.
How are prices set in North Yorkshire?
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.