Architectural and facade lighting in South 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 South Yorkshire, including Sheffield, Rotherham and Doncaster.
Architectural and facade lighting work in South Yorkshire
Facade lighting in South Yorkshire works best when it picks out the architecture rather than flooding the whole elevation.
What's included
- Entrance canopy and signage lighting
- Glare and light-spill control
- Facade washing and grazing
- Landscape and path bollards
Guide prices in South Yorkshire
Typical budgets for South 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 South 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 South Yorkshire
- Sheffield
- Rotherham
- Doncaster
- Barnsley
- Bentley
- Burngreave
- Chapeltown
- Darton
- Dinnington
- Adwick le Street
- Nether Edge
- Rawmarsh
- Fulwood
- Maltby
- Thorne
- Wath upon Dearne
- Conisbrough
- Hoyland
- Wombwell
- Mexborough
- Bramley
- Brierley
- Edenthorpe
- Hatfield
- Hunshelf
- Owston
- Tickhill
- Todwick
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for South Yorkshire
What energy rules apply to new lighting in South Yorkshire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in South Yorkshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Which towns in South Yorkshire do you cover?
All of South Yorkshire, including Sheffield, Rotherham and Doncaster. 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.