Architectural and facade lighting in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Architectural lighting uses LED wall washers, uplights, linear grazers and bollards to light a building's facade, entrance and landscaping after dark. We cover Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, including Paisley, Greenock and Renfrew.
Architectural and facade lighting work in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Facade lighting in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde works best when it picks out the architecture rather than flooding the whole elevation.
What's included
- Planning-friendly specifications where consent is needed
- Timeclock and photocell control
- Facade washing and grazing
- Landscape and path bollards
Guide prices in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Typical budgets for Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, 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 Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
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 Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
- Paisley
- Greenock
- Renfrew
- Johnstone
- Erskine
- Bishopton
- Gourock
- Howwood
- Kilmacolm
- Linwood
- Lochwinnoch
- Port Glasgow
- Ranfurly
- Wemyss Bay
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
How are prices set in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Which towns in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde do you cover?
All of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, including Paisley, Greenock and Renfrew. 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.