Car park lighting in Kelso
What we do in Kelso: new columns, LED lantern upgrades and controls for car parks. Many car parks around Kelso 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 Kelso
We programme car park works in Kelso around opening hours, closing bays in sections rather than the whole car park.
Older columns in Kelso sometimes show corrosion at the base. We check condition before fitting new lanterns.
Kelso sits within the Scottish Borders. We work throughout the TD5 postcode district and surrounding places, including Greenlaw, Cornhill-on-Tweed and Jedburgh.
Kelso at a glance
What's included
- Testing and certification
- LED lantern replacements on existing columns
- New columns with foundations, ducts and cabling
- Dimming and part-night control
Guide prices in Kelso
Typical budgets for Kelso premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| 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. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Kelso
External lighting in Kelso 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.
Kelso FAQs
Which rules apply to lighting work in Kelso?
Fire safety duties come from the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. For new lighting, Section 6 of the Scottish building standards 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 Kelso?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
Who does the work in Kelso?
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.
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 Kelso
- Car park lighting in Greenlaw
- Car park lighting in Cornhill-on-Tweed
- Car park lighting in Jedburgh
- Car park lighting in Earlston
- Car park lighting in Newtown St Boswells
- Car park lighting in Duns