Car park lighting in Four Throws
New columns, LED lantern upgrades and controls for car parks. For Four Throws retail and business parks, part-night dimming keeps the car park safe while cutting overnight energy use.

Local car park lighting in Four Throws
We programme car park works in Four Throws around opening hours, closing bays in sections rather than the whole car park.
Footpaths from Four Throws car parks to building entrances often benefit from low-level bollards rather than more columns.
For Four Throws premises we plan works around opening hours, deliveries and shared access, which matters on mixed-use estates and high streets.
Four Throws at a glance
What's included
- New columns with foundations, ducts and cabling
- LED lantern replacements on existing columns
- Structural and condition checks on old columns
- Dimming and part-night control
Guide prices in Four Throws
Typical budgets for Four Throws 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 Four Throws
External lighting in Four Throws 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.
Four Throws FAQs
Can you work out of hours in Four Throws?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Four Throws offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
Which rules apply to lighting work in Four Throws?
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 cover all of Four Throws?
Yes. We work across Four Throws and the TN18 and TN17 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Cranbrook, Salehurst and Burwash.
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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