Car park lighting in Leith
New columns, LED lantern upgrades and controls for car parks. Many car parks around Leith still use sodium lanterns on columns that are structurally fine. Swapping just the heads for LED gives whiter, more even light for much less power.
Local car park lighting in Leith
New columns in Leith need ducting and foundations, so we survey ground conditions and existing cable routes before quoting.
Older columns in Leith sometimes show corrosion at the base. We check condition before fitting new lanterns.
For Leith premises we plan works around opening hours, deliveries and shared access, which matters on mixed-use estates and high streets.
Leith at a glance
What's included
- Testing and certification
- Structural and condition checks on old columns
- Bollards for footpaths
- LED lantern replacements on existing columns
Guide prices in Leith
Typical budgets for Leith 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 Leith
External lighting in Leith 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.
Leith FAQs
Who does the work in Leith?
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.
Which rules apply to lighting work in Leith?
Fire safety duties come from the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. For new lighting, Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the energy efficiency requirements. We design and certify work to BS 7671 and, for emergency lighting, BS 5266-1.
Do you cover all of Leith?
Yes. We work across Leith and the EH6, EH7 and EH1 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Granton and Trinity, Edinburgh and Portobello.
Can car park lighting be dimmed overnight?
Yes. LED lanterns can be dimmed or switched to a lower level in the small hours, often with presence override.
Car park lighting near Leith
- Car park lighting in Granton and Trinity
- Car park lighting in Edinburgh
- Car park lighting in Portobello
- Car park lighting in Davidson's Mains, Barnton and Cramond
- Car park lighting in Liberton and Craigmillar
- Car park lighting in Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston