Car park lighting in Swanage
In short: new columns, LED lantern upgrades and controls for car parks. We programme car park works in Swanage around opening hours, closing bays in sections rather than the whole car park.

Local car park lighting in Swanage
For Swanage retail and business parks, part-night dimming keeps the car park safe while cutting overnight energy use.
Older columns in Swanage sometimes show corrosion at the base. We check condition before fitting new lanterns.
We cover the whole of Swanage, including the BH19 postcode district, and nearby places such as Poole, Bournemouth and Wareham.
Swanage at a glance
What's included
- Bollards for footpaths
- Dimming and part-night control
- Testing and certification
- LED lantern replacements on existing columns
Guide prices in Swanage
Typical budgets for Swanage 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 Swanage
External lighting in Swanage 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.
Swanage FAQs
Do you remove the old fittings in Swanage?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
How quickly can you survey in Swanage?
Most surveys in Swanage can be booked within a few working days. Tell us about any deadlines, such as a lease end or a fire risk assessment action, and we will try to fit around them.
Can you work out of hours in Swanage?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Swanage offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
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 Swanage
- Car park lighting in Poole
- Car park lighting in Bournemouth
- Car park lighting in Wareham
- Car park lighting in Upton
- Car park lighting in Christchurch
- Car park lighting in Wimborne Minster