External and security lighting in Berkshire
External commercial lighting covers entrances, walkways, loading doors, yards and building perimeters, using LED wall packs, bulkheads, floodlights and columns controlled by photocells, timers or sensors. We cover Berkshire, including Reading, Slough and Bracknell.
External and security lighting work in Berkshire
Fire exit doors in Berkshire buildings need a light outside so people can see the way to a place of safety.
On Berkshire estates with homes nearby, we choose low-glare optics and aim fittings down to keep light where it is needed.
What's included
- Lighting set up to support CCTV coverage
- Weatherproof installation and certification
- Photocell, timeclock and PIR control
- Floodlights for yards and loading areas
Guide prices in Berkshire
Typical budgets for Berkshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £215 – £535 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £855 – £1,605 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £45 – £85 | per sensor, installed |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £160 – £320 | per day |
Example: 8 LED floodlights around a business unit, about £1,700 – £4,300 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Berkshire
External lighting in Berkshire is designed to light the task without spilling into neighbouring windows or the night sky, and new installations still need to meet Approved Document L where it applies.
External and security lighting by town in Berkshire
- External and security lighting in Reading
- External and security lighting in Slough
- External and security lighting in Bracknell
- External and security lighting in Maidenhead
- External and security lighting in Wokingham
- External and security lighting in Newbury
- External and security lighting in Lower Earley
- External and security lighting in Windsor
- External and security lighting in Crowthorne
- External and security lighting in Thatcham
- External and security lighting in Sandhurst
- External and security lighting in Ascot
- External and security lighting in Bucklebury
- External and security lighting in Hungerford
- External and security lighting in Sulhamstead
- External and security lighting in Twyford
- External and security lighting in Woodley
External and security lighting FAQs for Berkshire
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Berkshire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Berkshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Which towns in Berkshire do you cover?
All of Berkshire, including Reading, Slough and Bracknell. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
Should external lights be on all night?
Not necessarily. Photocells with timers or presence sensors can keep routes lit when people are around and dim or switch off later, saving energy and reducing light spill.
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.