Car park lighting in Thame
In short: new columns, LED lantern upgrades and controls for car parks. We programme car park works in Thame around opening hours, closing bays in sections rather than the whole car park.

Local car park lighting in Thame
Footpaths from Thame car parks to building entrances often benefit from low-level bollards rather than more columns.
New columns in Thame need ducting and foundations, so we survey ground conditions and existing cable routes before quoting.
We cover the whole of Thame, including the OX9 and OX39 postcode districts, and nearby places such as Chinnor, Ashendon and Dinton.
Thame at a glance
What's included
- Bollards for footpaths
- LED lantern replacements on existing columns
- Testing and certification
- Dimming and part-night control
Guide prices in Thame
Typical budgets for Thame 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 Thame
External lighting in Thame 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.
Thame FAQs
Do you cover all of Thame?
Yes. We work across Thame and the OX9 and OX39 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Chinnor, Ashendon and Dinton.
Can you work out of hours in Thame?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Thame offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
Which rules apply to lighting work in Thame?
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.
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 Thame
- Car park lighting in Chinnor
- Car park lighting in Ashendon
- Car park lighting in Dinton
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- Car park lighting in Cuddesdon