Car park lighting in the Scottish Borders
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 the Scottish Borders, including Cockburnspath, Duns and Earlston.
Car park lighting work in the Scottish Borders
Footpaths from Scottish Borders car parks to building entrances often benefit from low-level bollards rather than more columns.
For Scottish Borders retail and business parks, part-night dimming keeps the car park safe while cutting overnight energy use.
What's included
- Dimming and part-night control
- Testing and certification
- Bollards for footpaths
- LED lantern replacements on existing columns
Guide prices in the Scottish Borders
Typical budgets for the Scottish Borders, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £800 – £1,500 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| LED floodlight | £200 – £500 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £80 | per sensor, installed |
| Commercial electrician | £300 – £500 | per day |
Example: 8 new 6 m columns with LED lanterns, about £6,400 – £12,000 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in the Scottish Borders
External lighting in the Scottish Borders is designed to light the task without spilling into neighbouring windows or the night sky, and new installations still need to meet Section 6 of the Scottish building standards where it applies.
Car park lighting by town in the Scottish Borders
- Car park lighting in Cockburnspath
- Car park lighting in Duns
- Car park lighting in Earlston
- Car park lighting in Eyemouth
- Car park lighting in Galashiels
- Car park lighting in Greenlaw
- Car park lighting in Hawick
- Car park lighting in Heriot
- Car park lighting in Innerleithen
- Car park lighting in Jedburgh
- Car park lighting in Kelso
- Car park lighting in Newtown St Boswells
- Car park lighting in Peebles
- Car park lighting in Selkirk
- Car park lighting in Walkerburn
- Car park lighting in West Linton and Dolphinton
Car park lighting FAQs for the Scottish Borders
What energy rules apply to new lighting in the Scottish Borders?
Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the efficiency that new lighting in the Scottish Borders must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
How are prices set in the Scottish Borders?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Can you reuse our existing columns?
Often, yes. If the columns are structurally sound, swapping the heads for LED lanterns is much cheaper than new columns.
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.