Architectural and facade lighting in Surrey
Architectural lighting uses LED wall washers, uplights, linear grazers and bollards to light a building's facade, entrance and landscaping after dark. We cover Surrey, including Woking, Guildford and Esher.
Architectural and facade lighting work in Surrey
Facade lighting in Surrey works best when it picks out the architecture rather than flooding the whole elevation.
What's included
- Entrance canopy and signage lighting
- Facade washing and grazing
- Landscape and path bollards
- Timeclock and photocell control
Guide prices in Surrey
Typical budgets for Surrey, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £215 – £535 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £855 – £1,605 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £160 – £320 | per day |
| Commercial electrician | £320 – £535 | per day |
Example: 10 LED floodlights washing a building facade, about £2,150 – £5,350 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Surrey
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 Surrey
- Woking
- Guildford
- Esher
- Redhill
- Staines
- Banstead
- Leatherhead
- Ewell
- Farnham
- Epsom
- Camberley
- Egham
- Sunbury-on-Thames
- Ashford
- Walton-on-Thames
- Godalming
- Reigate
- Horley
- Caterham
- Weybridge
- East Molesey
- West Molesey
- Dorking
- Haslemere
- Cobham
- Chertsey
- Addlestone
- Bisley
- Brockham
- Capel
- Cranleigh
- East Horsley
- Godstone
- Limpsfield
- Lingfield
- Reigate and Banstead
- Ripley
- Virginia Water
- Windlesham
- Witley
- Wonersh
- Worplesdon
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for Surrey
How are prices set in Surrey?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Which fire safety law applies in Surrey?
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.
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.