Architectural and facade lighting in Nottinghamshire
Architectural lighting uses LED wall washers, uplights, linear grazers and bollards to light a building's facade, entrance and landscaping after dark. We cover Nottinghamshire, including Nottingham, Mansfield and Worksop.
Architectural and facade lighting work in Nottinghamshire
Facade lighting in Nottinghamshire works best when it picks out the architecture rather than flooding the whole elevation.
What's included
- Facade washing and grazing
- Glare and light-spill control
- Entrance canopy and signage lighting
- Landscape and path bollards
Guide prices in Nottinghamshire
Typical budgets for Nottinghamshire, 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 Nottinghamshire
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 Nottinghamshire
- Nottingham
- Mansfield
- Worksop
- Newark on Trent
- Arnold
- West Bridgford
- Sutton in Ashfield
- Hucknall
- Kirkby in Ashfield
- Retford
- Eastwood
- Mansfield Woodhouse
- Basford
- Beeston
- Bingham
- Carlton
- Carlton in Lindrick
- Clifton
- Clumber and Hardwick
- Cotgrave
- Everton
- Greasley
- Lowdham
- North Muskham
- Ompton
- Rainworth
- Southwell
- Warsop
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for Nottinghamshire
Which fire safety law applies in Nottinghamshire?
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 Nottinghamshire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Nottinghamshire 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.