Car park lighting in Port Ellen
What we do in Port Ellen: new columns, LED lantern upgrades and controls for car parks. For Port Ellen retail and business parks, part-night dimming keeps the car park safe while cutting overnight energy use.
Local car park lighting in Port Ellen
Older columns in Port Ellen sometimes show corrosion at the base. We check condition before fitting new lanterns.
New columns in Port Ellen need ducting and foundations, so we survey ground conditions and existing cable routes before quoting.
Our teams travel to Port Ellen from across Argyll and Bute. Typical nearby jobs include Bowmore, Port Charlotte and Ballygrant, so we can often combine survey visits.
We cover Port Ellen by arrangement. Because of travel and access, visits are usually grouped with other work in Argyll and Bute, so please allow more time for a survey and tell us about any ferry or access constraints.
Port Ellen at a glance
What's included
- New columns with foundations, ducts and cabling
- Testing and certification
- Bollards for footpaths
- LED lantern replacements on existing columns
Guide prices in Port Ellen
Typical budgets for Port Ellen premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| 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. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Port Ellen
External lighting in Port Ellen 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.
Port Ellen FAQs
Who does the work in Port Ellen?
Work is carried out by vetted electricians working under S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which is responsible for the job and invoices you directly.
Do you remove the old fittings in Port Ellen?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
Do you cover all of Port Ellen?
Yes. We work across Port Ellen and the PA42 postcode district, plus nearby places such as Bowmore, Port Charlotte and Ballygrant.
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.
Car park lighting near Port Ellen
- Car park lighting in Bowmore
- Car park lighting in Port Charlotte
- Car park lighting in Ballygrant
- Car park lighting in Portnahaven
- Car park lighting in Port Askaig