Architectural and facade lighting in Wiltshire
Architectural lighting uses LED wall washers, uplights, linear grazers and bollards to light a building's facade, entrance and landscaping after dark. We cover Wiltshire, including Swindon, Salisbury and Trowbridge.
Architectural and facade lighting work in Wiltshire
Facade lighting in Wiltshire works best when it picks out the architecture rather than flooding the whole elevation.
What's included
- Landscape and path bollards
- Planning-friendly specifications where consent is needed
- Facade washing and grazing
- Glare and light-spill control
Guide prices in Wiltshire
Typical budgets for Wiltshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £205 – £510 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £815 – £1,530 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £155 – £305 | per day |
| Commercial electrician | £305 – £510 | per day |
Example: 10 LED floodlights washing a building facade, about £2,050 – £5,100 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Wiltshire
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 Wiltshire
- Swindon
- Salisbury
- Trowbridge
- Chippenham
- Melksham
- Warminster
- Calne
- Westbury
- Devizes
- Neston
- Amesbury
- Bradford-on-Avon
- Bremhill
- Dinton
- Downton
- Haydon Wick
- Longbridge Deverill
- Malmesbury
- Manningford
- Savernake
- Stanton Fitzwarren
- Wroughton
- Yatton Keynell
Architectural and facade lighting FAQs for Wiltshire
Which towns in Wiltshire do you cover?
All of Wiltshire, including Swindon, Salisbury and Trowbridge. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
Which fire safety law applies in Wiltshire?
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.