Car park lighting in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Car park lighting is the lighting of parking areas, access roads and footpaths, usually with LED lanterns on columns or wall-mounted floodlights. We cover Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including Aberdeen, Peterhead and Aboyne.
Car park lighting work in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
We programme car park works in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire around opening hours, closing bays in sections rather than the whole car park.
Older columns in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire sometimes show corrosion at the base. We check condition before fitting new lanterns.
What's included
- Bollards for footpaths
- Testing and certification
- Dimming and part-night control
- Structural and condition checks on old columns
Guide prices in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Typical budgets for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £800 – £1,500 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| LED floodlight | £200 – £500 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £80 | per sensor, installed |
| Commercial electrician | £300 – £500 | per day |
Example: 8 new 6 m columns with LED lanterns, about £6,400 – £12,000 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
External lighting in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire is designed to light the task without spilling into neighbouring windows or the night sky, and new installations still need to meet Section 6 of the Scottish building standards where it applies.
Car park lighting by town in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- Car park lighting in Aberdeen
- Car park lighting in Peterhead
- Car park lighting in Aboyne
- Car park lighting in Alford
- Car park lighting in Ballatar
- Car park lighting in Banchory
- Car park lighting in Banff
- Car park lighting in Bridge of Don
- Car park lighting in Dyce
- Car park lighting in Ellon
- Car park lighting in Fraserburgh
- Car park lighting in Huntly
- Car park lighting in Insch
- Car park lighting in Inverurie
- Car park lighting in Laurencekirk
- Car park lighting in Macduff
- Car park lighting in Milltimber
- Car park lighting in Montrose
- Car park lighting in Portlethen
- Car park lighting in Stonehaven
- Car park lighting in Strathdon
- Car park lighting in Turriff
- Car park lighting in Westhill
Car park lighting FAQs for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Which towns in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire do you cover?
All of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including Aberdeen, Peterhead and Aboyne. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the efficiency that new lighting in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
What do new lighting columns cost?
As a budget, a 6 m column with an LED lantern, foundation and a moderate cable run is around £800–£1,500 each, excluding VAT. Difficult ground, reinstatement or a new supply can increase this.
Can you reuse our existing columns?
Often, yes. If the columns are structurally sound, swapping the heads for LED lanterns is much cheaper than new columns.