Car park lighting in Gloucestershire
Car park lighting is the lighting of parking areas, access roads and footpaths, usually with LED lanterns on columns or wall-mounted floodlights. We cover Gloucestershire, including Gloucester, Cheltenham and Stroud.
Car park lighting work in Gloucestershire
We programme car park works in Gloucestershire around opening hours, closing bays in sections rather than the whole car park.
New columns in Gloucestershire need ducting and foundations, so we survey ground conditions and existing cable routes before quoting.
What's included
- Bollards for footpaths
- Structural and condition checks on old columns
- Testing and certification
- Dimming and part-night control
Guide prices in Gloucestershire
Typical budgets for Gloucestershire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| 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.
Rules that apply in Gloucestershire
External lighting in Gloucestershire 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.
Car park lighting by town in Gloucestershire
- Car park lighting in Gloucester
- Car park lighting in Cheltenham
- Car park lighting in Stroud
- Car park lighting in Kingswood
- Car park lighting in Mangotsfield
- Car park lighting in Yate
- Car park lighting in Tewkesbury
- Car park lighting in Cirencester
- Car park lighting in Ampney St Mary
- Car park lighting in Ashleworth
- Car park lighting in Aust
- Car park lighting in Berkeley
- Car park lighting in Bitton
- Car park lighting in Bradley Stoke
- Car park lighting in Chipping Campden
- Car park lighting in Coleford
- Car park lighting in Drybrook
- Car park lighting in Dursley
- Car park lighting in Frampton Cotterell
- Car park lighting in Hawkesbury
- Car park lighting in Hucclecote
- Car park lighting in Littledean
- Car park lighting in Lydney
- Car park lighting in Moreton-in-Marsh
- Car park lighting in Naunton
- Car park lighting in Oxenhall
- Car park lighting in Stonehouse
- Car park lighting in Tetbury
Car park lighting FAQs for Gloucestershire
Which towns in Gloucestershire do you cover?
All of Gloucestershire, including Gloucester, Cheltenham and Stroud. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
Which fire safety law applies in Gloucestershire?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.
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.
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.