Car park lighting in Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston
In short: new columns, LED lantern upgrades and controls for car parks. We programme car park works in Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston around opening hours, closing bays in sections rather than the whole car park.
Local car park lighting in Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston
Footpaths from Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston car parks to building entrances often benefit from low-level bollards rather than more columns.
For Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston retail and business parks, part-night dimming keeps the car park safe while cutting overnight energy use.
We cover the whole of Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston, including the EH10, EH9 and EH13 postcode districts, and nearby places such as Gorgie, Stenhouse and Sighthill, Liberton and Craigmillar and Edinburgh.
Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston at a glance
What's included
- Bollards for footpaths
- New columns with foundations, ducts and cabling
- LED lantern replacements on existing columns
- Testing and certification
Guide prices in Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston
Typical budgets for Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston 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 Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston
External lighting in Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston 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.
Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston FAQs
Who does the work in Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston?
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.
Can you work out of hours in Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
Which rules apply to lighting work in Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston?
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.
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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