Architectural and facade lighting in Staffordshire
Architectural lighting uses LED wall washers, uplights, linear grazers and bollards to light a building's facade, entrance and landscaping after dark. We cover Staffordshire, including Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle under Lyme and Burton upon Trent.
Architectural and facade lighting work in Staffordshire
Facade lighting in Staffordshire works best when it picks out the architecture rather than flooding the whole elevation.
What's included
- Landscape and path bollards
- Entrance canopy and signage lighting
- Planning-friendly specifications where consent is needed
- Timeclock and photocell control
Guide prices in Staffordshire
Typical budgets for Staffordshire, 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 Staffordshire
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 Staffordshire
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Newcastle under Lyme
- Burton upon Trent
- Cannock
- Tamworth
- Stafford
- Lichfield
- Kidsgrove
- Burntwood
- Longton
- Rugeley
- Leek
- Great Wyrley
- Biddulph
- Bagnall
- Barlaston
- Bilbrook
- Branston
- Cheadle
- Eccleshall
- Forsbrook
- Gnosall
- Hopton
- Kinver
- Penkridge
- Stone
- Uttoxeter
- Wombourne
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for Staffordshire
Which towns in Staffordshire do you cover?
All of Staffordshire, including Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle under Lyme and Burton upon Trent. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Staffordshire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Staffordshire 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.