Car park lighting in Greater Manchester
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 Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham and Wigan.
Car park lighting work in Greater Manchester
New columns in Greater Manchester need ducting and foundations, so we survey ground conditions and existing cable routes before quoting.
For Greater Manchester retail and business parks, part-night dimming keeps the car park safe while cutting overnight energy use.
What's included
- LED lantern replacements on existing columns
- Dimming and part-night control
- Bollards for footpaths
- Structural and condition checks on old columns
Guide prices in Greater Manchester
Typical budgets for Greater Manchester, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £785 – £1,470 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| LED floodlight | £195 – £490 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £80 | per sensor, installed |
| Commercial electrician | £295 – £490 | per day |
Example: 8 new 6 m columns with LED lanterns, about £6,250 – £11,750 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Greater Manchester
External lighting in Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester
- Car park lighting in Manchester
- Car park lighting in Oldham
- Car park lighting in Wigan
- Car park lighting in Bolton
- Car park lighting in Stockport
- Car park lighting in Salford
- Car park lighting in Rochdale
- Car park lighting in Sale
- Car park lighting in Bury
- Car park lighting in Altrincham
- Car park lighting in Middleton
- Car park lighting in Ashton-under-Lyne
- Car park lighting in Leigh
- Car park lighting in Stretford
- Car park lighting in Urmston
- Car park lighting in Chadderton
- Car park lighting in Eccles
- Car park lighting in Tyldesley
- Car park lighting in Hyde
- Car park lighting in Walkden
- Car park lighting in Prestwich
- Car park lighting in Radcliffe
- Car park lighting in Cheadle Hulme
- Car park lighting in Heywood
- Car park lighting in Denton
- Car park lighting in Stalybridge
- Car park lighting in Ashton in Makerfield
- Car park lighting in Westhoughton
- Car park lighting in Farnworth
- Car park lighting in Saddleworth
- Car park lighting in Hindley
- Car park lighting in Droylsden
- Car park lighting in Whitefield
- Car park lighting in Swinton
- Car park lighting in Royton
- Car park lighting in Atherton
- Car park lighting in Old Trafford
- Car park lighting in Dukinfield
- Car park lighting in Failsworth
- Car park lighting in Hazel Grove
- Car park lighting in Irlam
- Car park lighting in Horwich
- Car park lighting in Manchester City Centre
- Car park lighting in Bramhall
- Car park lighting in Ramsbottom
- Car park lighting in Bredbury
- Car park lighting in Longsight
- Car park lighting in Mossley
- Car park lighting in Partington
- Car park lighting in Ringway
Car park lighting FAQs for Greater Manchester
Which fire safety law applies in Greater Manchester?
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.
Which towns in Greater Manchester do you cover?
All of Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham and Wigan. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
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.
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.