Car park lighting in Cheltenham
New columns, LED lantern upgrades and controls for car parks. Many car parks around Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham
Older columns in Cheltenham sometimes show corrosion at the base. We check condition before fitting new lanterns.
For Cheltenham retail and business parks, part-night dimming keeps the car park safe while cutting overnight energy use.
Cheltenham is one of the larger places we cover, covered by postcode districts GL50, GL51 and GL52. We regularly work across Gloucestershire, so access, parking and out-of-hours working are planned before we arrive.
Cheltenham at a glance
What's included
- Testing and certification
- Dimming and part-night control
- Bollards for footpaths
- LED lantern replacements on existing columns
Guide prices in Cheltenham
Typical budgets for Cheltenham premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| 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. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Cheltenham
External lighting in Cheltenham 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.
Cheltenham FAQs
Which rules apply to lighting work in Cheltenham?
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.
Do you remove the old fittings in Cheltenham?
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 Cheltenham?
Yes. We work across Cheltenham and the GL50, GL51 and GL52 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Hucclecote, Tewkesbury and Gloucester.
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.
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