Architectural and facade lighting in Northamptonshire
Architectural lighting uses LED wall washers, uplights, linear grazers and bollards to light a building's facade, entrance and landscaping after dark. We cover Northamptonshire, including Northampton, Corby and Kettering.
Architectural and facade lighting work in Northamptonshire
Facade lighting in Northamptonshire works best when it picks out the architecture rather than flooding the whole elevation.
What's included
- Timeclock and photocell control
- Planning-friendly specifications where consent is needed
- Landscape and path bollards
- Entrance canopy and signage lighting
Guide prices in Northamptonshire
Typical budgets for Northamptonshire, 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 Northamptonshire
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 Northamptonshire
- Northampton
- Corby
- Kettering
- Wellingborough
- Rushden
- Daventry
- Market Harborough
- Brackley
- Cosgrove
- Duston
- Irthlingborough
- Middleton Cheney
- Spratton
- Tansor
- Towcester
- Warkton
- Wollaston
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for Northamptonshire
How are prices set in Northamptonshire?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Which towns in Northamptonshire do you cover?
All of Northamptonshire, including Northampton, Corby and Kettering. 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.