Car park lighting in Leicestershire
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 Leicestershire, including Leicester, Loughborough and Hinckley.
Car park lighting work in Leicestershire
For Leicestershire retail and business parks, part-night dimming keeps the car park safe while cutting overnight energy use.
We programme car park works in Leicestershire around opening hours, closing bays in sections rather than the whole car park.
What's included
- New columns with foundations, ducts and cabling
- Structural and condition checks on old columns
- Bollards for footpaths
- Dimming and part-night control
Guide prices in Leicestershire
Typical budgets for Leicestershire, 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 Leicestershire
External lighting in Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire
- Car park lighting in Leicester
- Car park lighting in Loughborough
- Car park lighting in Hinckley
- Car park lighting in Coalville
- Car park lighting in Wigston Magna
- Car park lighting in Melton Mowbray
- Car park lighting in Oadby
- Car park lighting in Earl Shilton
- Car park lighting in Humberstone
- Car park lighting in Mountsorrel
- Car park lighting in Evington
- Car park lighting in Glen Parva
- Car park lighting in Braunstone
- Car park lighting in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
- Car park lighting in Barkby
- Car park lighting in Gilmorton
- Car park lighting in Groby
- Car park lighting in Kilby
- Car park lighting in Lockington
- Car park lighting in Market Bosworth
- Car park lighting in Narborough
Car park lighting FAQs for Leicestershire
How are prices set in Leicestershire?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Which towns in Leicestershire do you cover?
All of Leicestershire, including Leicester, Loughborough and Hinckley. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
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.