External and security lighting in Portnahaven
Wall packs, bulkheads and sensors for entrances, yards and perimeters. Photocell and timer control lets Portnahaven premises keep routes lit when staff are around and dim later at night.
Local external and security lighting in Portnahaven
On Portnahaven estates with homes nearby, we choose low-glare optics and aim fittings down to keep light where it is needed.
For Portnahaven sites with CCTV, we aim external lighting to give cameras even coverage rather than glare.
We cover the whole of Portnahaven, including the PA47 postcode district, and nearby places such as Port Charlotte, Bowmore and Port Ellen.
We cover Portnahaven by arrangement. Because of travel and access, visits are usually grouped with other work in Argyll and Bute, so please allow more time for a survey and tell us about any ferry or access constraints.
Portnahaven at a glance
What's included
- Floodlights for yards and loading areas
- Weatherproof installation and certification
- Low-glare optics to avoid nuisance to neighbours
- LED wall packs and bulkheads for entrances and fire exits
Guide prices in Portnahaven
Typical budgets for Portnahaven 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 Portnahaven
External lighting in Portnahaven 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.
Portnahaven FAQs
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.
Do you cover all of Portnahaven?
Yes. We work across Portnahaven and the PA47 postcode district, plus nearby places such as Port Charlotte, Bowmore and Port Ellen.
Which rules apply to lighting work in Portnahaven?
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.
Can lighting help our CCTV?
Yes. Even, well-aimed white light with good colour rendering gives cameras clearer images than patchy, glaring lights.
External and security lighting near Portnahaven
- External and security lighting in Port Charlotte
- External and security lighting in Bowmore
- External and security lighting in Port Ellen
- External and security lighting in Ballygrant
- External and security lighting in Port Askaig