External and security lighting in Aberdeen
Wall packs, bulkheads and sensors for entrances, yards and perimeters. Business units in Aberdeen often have old SON floodlights over the yard and halogen bulkheads by the doors. LED replacements use far less power and come on instantly.
Local external and security lighting in Aberdeen
Many Aberdeen businesses combine external lighting with car park and yard upgrades in a single visit.
Fire exit doors in Aberdeen buildings need a light outside so people can see the way to a place of safety.
We cover the whole of Aberdeen, including the AB11, AB25 and AB10 postcode districts, and nearby places such as Bridge of Don, Dyce and Milltimber.
Aberdeen at a glance
What's included
- Weatherproof installation and certification
- LED wall packs and bulkheads for entrances and fire exits
- Photocell, timeclock and PIR control
- Lighting set up to support CCTV coverage
Guide prices in Aberdeen
Typical budgets for Aberdeen premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £200 – £500 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £800 – £1,500 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £80 | per sensor, installed |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £150 – £300 | per day |
Example: 8 LED floodlights around a business unit, about £1,600 – £4,000 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Aberdeen
External lighting in Aberdeen 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.
Aberdeen FAQs
Do you cover all of Aberdeen?
Yes. We work across Aberdeen and the AB11, AB25 and AB10 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Bridge of Don, Dyce and Milltimber.
Which rules apply to lighting work in Aberdeen?
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 Aberdeen?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
What do LED floodlights cost?
As a budget, an LED floodlight costs around £200–£500 installed, depending on output, mounting height and access, excluding VAT.
External and security lighting near Aberdeen
- External and security lighting in Bridge of Don
- External and security lighting in Dyce
- External and security lighting in Milltimber
- External and security lighting in Portlethen
- External and security lighting in Westhill
- External and security lighting in Stonehaven