Car park lighting in Great Dunmow
What we do in Great Dunmow: new columns, LED lantern upgrades and controls for car parks. For Great Dunmow retail and business parks, part-night dimming keeps the car park safe while cutting overnight energy use.

Local car park lighting in Great Dunmow
New columns in Great Dunmow need ducting and foundations, so we survey ground conditions and existing cable routes before quoting.
Older columns in Great Dunmow sometimes show corrosion at the base. We check condition before fitting new lanterns.
For Great Dunmow premises we plan works around opening hours, deliveries and shared access, which matters on mixed-use estates and high streets.
Great Dunmow at a glance
What's included
- New columns with foundations, ducts and cabling
- Dimming and part-night control
- Testing and certification
- Structural and condition checks on old columns
Guide prices in Great Dunmow
Typical budgets for Great Dunmow premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £825 – £1,545 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| LED floodlight | £205 – £515 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £80 | per sensor, installed |
| Commercial electrician | £310 – £515 | per day |
Example: 8 new 6 m columns with LED lanterns, about £6,600 – £12,350 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Great Dunmow
External lighting in Great Dunmow 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.
Great Dunmow FAQs
Which rules apply to lighting work in Great Dunmow?
Fire safety duties come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. For new lighting, Approved Document L sets the energy efficiency requirements. We design and certify work to BS 7671 and, for emergency lighting, BS 5266-1.
How quickly can you survey in Great Dunmow?
Most surveys in Great Dunmow 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.
Who does the work in Great Dunmow?
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.
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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