Car park lighting in Southampton
New columns, LED lantern upgrades and controls for car parks. Footpaths from Southampton car parks to building entrances often benefit from low-level bollards rather than more columns.
Local car park lighting in Southampton
New columns in Southampton need ducting and foundations, so we survey ground conditions and existing cable routes before quoting.
Many car parks around Southampton 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.
Southampton sits within Hampshire. We work throughout the SO14, SO15 and SO17 postcode districts and surrounding places, including Hythe, Totton and Hedge End.
Southampton at a glance
What's included
- Dimming and part-night control
- Structural and condition checks on old columns
- Bollards for footpaths
- Testing and certification
Guide prices in Southampton
Typical budgets for Southampton premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £855 – £1,605 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| LED floodlight | £215 – £535 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £45 – £85 | per sensor, installed |
| Commercial electrician | £320 – £535 | per day |
Example: 8 new 6 m columns with LED lanterns, about £6,850 – £12,850 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Southampton
External lighting in Southampton 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.
Southampton FAQs
Do you remove the old fittings in Southampton?
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 Southampton?
Yes. We work across Southampton and the SO14, SO15 and SO17 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Hythe, Totton and Hedge End.
How quickly can you survey in Southampton?
Most surveys in Southampton 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.
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 Southampton
- Car park lighting in Hythe
- Car park lighting in Totton
- Car park lighting in Hedge End
- Car park lighting in Eastleigh
- Car park lighting in North Baddesley
- Car park lighting in Locks Heath