Car park lighting in Gillingham
What we do in Gillingham: new columns, LED lantern upgrades and controls for car parks. For Gillingham retail and business parks, part-night dimming keeps the car park safe while cutting overnight energy use.
Local car park lighting in Gillingham
Footpaths from Gillingham car parks to building entrances often benefit from low-level bollards rather than more columns.
Older columns in Gillingham sometimes show corrosion at the base. We check condition before fitting new lanterns.
Gillingham sits within Dorset. We work throughout the SP8 postcode district and surrounding places, including Shaftesbury, Wincanton and Templecombe.
Gillingham at a glance
What's included
- New columns with foundations, ducts and cabling
- LED lantern replacements on existing columns
- Structural and condition checks on old columns
- Dimming and part-night control
Guide prices in Gillingham
Typical budgets for Gillingham premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £815 – £1,530 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| LED floodlight | £205 – £510 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £80 | per sensor, installed |
| Commercial electrician | £305 – £510 | per day |
Example: 8 new 6 m columns with LED lanterns, about £6,550 – £12,250 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Gillingham
External lighting in Gillingham is designed to light the task without spilling into neighbouring windows or the night sky, and new installations still need to meet Approved Document L where it applies.
Gillingham FAQs
Who does the work in Gillingham?
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 Gillingham?
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 Gillingham?
Yes. We work across Gillingham and the SP8 postcode district, plus nearby places such as Shaftesbury, Wincanton and Templecombe.
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.
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