Car park lighting in Hexham
New columns, LED lantern upgrades and controls for car parks. Many car parks around Hexham 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 Hexham
For Hexham retail and business parks, part-night dimming keeps the car park safe while cutting overnight energy use.
New columns in Hexham need ducting and foundations, so we survey ground conditions and existing cable routes before quoting.
Hexham is a local centre, covered by postcode districts NE46 and NE45. We regularly work across Northumberland, so access, parking and out-of-hours working are planned before we arrive.
Hexham at a glance
What's included
- Testing and certification
- Structural and condition checks on old columns
- New columns with foundations, ducts and cabling
- Dimming and part-night control
Guide prices in Hexham
Typical budgets for Hexham premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £760 – £1,425 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| LED floodlight | £190 – £475 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £75 | per sensor, installed |
| Commercial electrician | £285 – £475 | per day |
Example: 8 new 6 m columns with LED lanterns, about £6,100 – £11,400 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Hexham
External lighting in Hexham 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.
Hexham FAQs
Do you cover all of Hexham?
Yes. We work across Hexham and the NE46 and NE45 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Corbridge, Broomhaugh and Riding and Allendale.
Which rules apply to lighting work in Hexham?
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 remove the old fittings in Hexham?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
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.
Car park lighting near Hexham
- Car park lighting in Corbridge
- Car park lighting in Broomhaugh and Riding
- Car park lighting in Allendale
- Car park lighting in Stocksfield
- Car park lighting in Prudhoe
- Car park lighting in Stamfordham