Car park lighting in Cardiff
New columns, LED lantern upgrades and controls for car parks. Footpaths from Cardiff car parks to building entrances often benefit from low-level bollards rather than more columns.
Local car park lighting in Cardiff
New columns in Cardiff need ducting and foundations, so we survey ground conditions and existing cable routes before quoting.
Older columns in Cardiff sometimes show corrosion at the base. We check condition before fitting new lanterns.
For Cardiff premises we plan works around opening hours, deliveries and shared access, which matters on mixed-use estates and high streets.
Cardiff at a glance
What's included
- Dimming and part-night control
- Structural and condition checks on old columns
- Testing and certification
- LED lantern replacements on existing columns
Guide prices in Cardiff
Typical budgets for Cardiff premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| 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. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Cardiff
External lighting in Cardiff 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.
Cardiff FAQs
Which rules apply to lighting work in Cardiff?
Fire safety duties come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. For new lighting, the Welsh Approved Document L sets the energy efficiency requirements. We design and certify work to BS 7671 and, for emergency lighting, BS 5266-1.
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.
How quickly can you survey in Cardiff?
Most surveys in Cardiff can be booked within a few working days. Tell us about any deadlines, such as a lease end or a fire risk assessment action, and we will try to fit around them.
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.
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