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External and security lighting in Shildon

If your premises in Shildon need external and security lighting, we can usually survey within days. Work is carried out by vetted electricians working under S&K and certified on completion.

External and security lighting in Shildon

Wall packs, bulkheads and sensors for entrances, yards and perimeters. Available across Shildon and County Durham. For Shildon sites with CCTV, we aim external lighting to give cameras even coverage rather than glare.

Business unit at dusk lit by LED wall packs over the entrance and loading door

Local external and security lighting in Shildon

Fire exit doors in Shildon buildings need a light outside so people can see the way to a place of safety.

On Shildon estates with homes nearby, we choose low-glare optics and aim fittings down to keep light where it is needed.

For Shildon premises we plan works around opening hours, deliveries and shared access, which matters on mixed-use estates and high streets.

Shildon at a glance

AreaCounty Durham
Postcode districtsDL4, DL14, DL5
NearbyBishop Auckland, Newton Aycliffe and Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And
RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

  • LED wall packs and bulkheads for entrances and fire exits
  • Floodlights for yards and loading areas
  • Photocell, timeclock and PIR control
  • Lighting set up to support CCTV coverage

Guide prices in Shildon

Typical budgets for Shildon premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.

Guide prices in Shildon
ItemGuide budget (ex VAT)Basis
LED floodlight£190 – £475per fitting, supplied and fitted
6 m column with LED lantern£760 – £1,425per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run
Presence (PIR) sensor£40 – £75per sensor, installed
Scissor or boom lift hire£145 – £285per day

Example: 8 LED floodlights around a business unit, about £1,500 – £3,800 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Shildon

External lighting in Shildon 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.

Shildon 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 remove the old fittings in Shildon?

Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.

How quickly can you survey in Shildon?

Most surveys in Shildon 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.

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.

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