Architectural and facade lighting in Perth and Kinross
Architectural lighting uses LED wall washers, uplights, linear grazers and bollards to light a building's facade, entrance and landscaping after dark. We cover Perth and Kinross, including Perth, Auchterarder and Blackford.
Architectural and facade lighting work in Perth and Kinross
Facade lighting in Perth and Kinross works best when it picks out the architecture rather than flooding the whole elevation.
What's included
- Entrance canopy and signage lighting
- Planning-friendly specifications where consent is needed
- Landscape and path bollards
- Timeclock and photocell control
Guide prices in Perth and Kinross
Typical budgets for Perth and Kinross, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £200 – £500 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £800 – £1,500 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £150 – £300 | per day |
| Commercial electrician | £300 – £500 | per day |
Example: 10 LED floodlights washing a building facade, about £2,000 – £5,000 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Perth and Kinross
Standard 6.5 of the Scottish building standards covers efficient, controllable lighting. The non-domestic guidance uses 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt for general lighting, or LENI.
Towns we cover in Perth and Kinross
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for Perth and Kinross
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Perth and Kinross?
Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the efficiency that new lighting in Perth and Kinross must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
How are prices set in Perth and Kinross?
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.