Car park lighting in South Glamorgan
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 South Glamorgan, including Cardiff, Barry and Penarth.
Car park lighting work in South Glamorgan
Footpaths from South Glamorgan car parks to building entrances often benefit from low-level bollards rather than more columns.
Older columns in South Glamorgan sometimes show corrosion at the base. We check condition before fitting new lanterns.
What's included
- Dimming and part-night control
- Testing and certification
- Structural and condition checks on old columns
- New columns with foundations, ducts and cabling
Guide prices in South Glamorgan
Typical budgets for South Glamorgan, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £775 – £1,455 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| LED floodlight | £195 – £485 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £80 | per sensor, installed |
| Commercial electrician | £290 – £485 | per day |
Example: 8 new 6 m columns with LED lanterns, about £6,200 – £11,650 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in South Glamorgan
External lighting in South Glamorgan is designed to light the task without spilling into neighbouring windows or the night sky, and new installations still need to meet the Welsh Approved Document L where it applies.
Car park lighting by town in South Glamorgan
- Car park lighting in Cardiff
- Car park lighting in Barry
- Car park lighting in Penarth
- Car park lighting in Cowbridge
- Car park lighting in Ely
- Car park lighting in Llantwit Major
- Car park lighting in Pentwyn
- Car park lighting in Pentyrch
- Car park lighting in Rhiwbina
- Car park lighting in Trowbridge
Car park lighting FAQs for South Glamorgan
How are prices set in South Glamorgan?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Which towns in South Glamorgan do you cover?
All of South Glamorgan, including Cardiff, Barry and Penarth. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
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.
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.