Car park lighting in Portobello
New columns, LED lantern upgrades and controls for car parks. Footpaths from Portobello car parks to building entrances often benefit from low-level bollards rather than more columns.
Local car park lighting in Portobello
New columns in Portobello need ducting and foundations, so we survey ground conditions and existing cable routes before quoting.
Older columns in Portobello sometimes show corrosion at the base. We check condition before fitting new lanterns.
Portobello sits within Edinburgh and the Lothians. We work throughout the EH15, EH8 and EH7 postcode districts and surrounding places, including Liberton and Craigmillar, Musselburgh and Leith.
Portobello at a glance
What's included
- Dimming and part-night control
- Structural and condition checks on old columns
- Testing and certification
- Bollards for footpaths
Guide prices in Portobello
Typical budgets for Portobello 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 Portobello
External lighting in Portobello 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.
Portobello FAQs
Do you remove the old fittings in Portobello?
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 Portobello?
Yes. We work across Portobello and the EH15, EH8 and EH7 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Liberton and Craigmillar, Musselburgh and Leith.
Can you work out of hours in Portobello?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Portobello offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
Can you reuse our existing columns?
Often, yes. If the columns are structurally sound, swapping the heads for LED lanterns is much cheaper than new columns.
Car park lighting near Portobello
- Car park lighting in Liberton and Craigmillar
- Car park lighting in Musselburgh
- Car park lighting in Leith
- Car park lighting in Edinburgh
- Car park lighting in Dalkeith
- Car park lighting in Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston