Car park lighting in Oxford
New columns, LED lantern upgrades and controls for car parks. Available across Oxford and Oxfordshire. We programme car park works in Oxford around opening hours, closing bays in sections rather than the whole car park.
Local car park lighting in Oxford
Many car parks around Oxford 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.
Footpaths from Oxford car parks to building entrances often benefit from low-level bollards rather than more columns.
We cover the whole of Oxford, including the OX1, OX2 and OX3 postcode districts, and nearby places such as Cowley, Holton and Kidlington.
Oxford at a glance
What's included
- Bollards for footpaths
- New columns with foundations, ducts and cabling
- LED lantern replacements on existing columns
- Dimming and part-night control
Guide prices in Oxford
Typical budgets for Oxford 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 Oxford
External lighting in Oxford 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.
Oxford FAQs
Which rules apply to lighting work in Oxford?
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.
Who does the work in Oxford?
Work is carried out by vetted electricians working under S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which is responsible for the job and invoices you directly.
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.
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.
Car park lighting near Oxford
- Car park lighting in Cowley
- Car park lighting in Holton
- Car park lighting in Kidlington
- Car park lighting in Abingdon
- Car park lighting in Marcham
- Car park lighting in Cuddesdon