Car park lighting in Hinckley
New columns, LED lantern upgrades and controls for car parks. Many car parks around Hinckley 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 Hinckley
Footpaths from Hinckley car parks to building entrances often benefit from low-level bollards rather than more columns.
New columns in Hinckley need ducting and foundations, so we survey ground conditions and existing cable routes before quoting.
Hinckley is a working town with a good mix of businesses, covered by postcode districts LE10, CV11 and LE9. We regularly work across Leicestershire, so access, parking and out-of-hours working are planned before we arrive.
Hinckley at a glance
What's included
- Testing and certification
- Bollards for footpaths
- New columns with foundations, ducts and cabling
- Structural and condition checks on old columns
Guide prices in Hinckley
Typical budgets for Hinckley premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| 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. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Hinckley
External lighting in Hinckley 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.
Hinckley FAQs
How quickly can you survey in Hinckley?
Most surveys in Hinckley 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 work out of hours in Hinckley?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Hinckley offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
Is the price fixed?
Yes. After the survey you get a fixed price for the scope agreed. If you add to the scope later, we price the extra before doing it.
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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