External and security lighting in Dorset
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 Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth.
External and security lighting work in Dorset
On Dorset estates with homes nearby, we choose low-glare optics and aim fittings down to keep light where it is needed.
Business units in Dorset often have old SON floodlights over the yard and halogen bulkheads by the doors. LED replacements use far less power and come on instantly.
What's included
- Photocell, timeclock and PIR control
- Lighting set up to support CCTV coverage
- Floodlights for yards and loading areas
- LED wall packs and bulkheads for entrances and fire exits
Guide prices in Dorset
Typical budgets for Dorset, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £205 – £510 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £815 – £1,530 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £80 | per sensor, installed |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £155 – £305 | per day |
Example: 8 LED floodlights around a business unit, about £1,650 – £4,100 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Dorset
External lighting in Dorset 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 Dorset
- External and security lighting in Bournemouth
- External and security lighting in Poole
- External and security lighting in Weymouth
- External and security lighting in Christchurch
- External and security lighting in Ferndown
- External and security lighting in Dorchester
- External and security lighting in Wimborne Minster
- External and security lighting in Allington
- External and security lighting in Beaminster
- External and security lighting in Bryanston
- External and security lighting in Castleton
- External and security lighting in Charminster
- External and security lighting in Colehill
- External and security lighting in Gillingham
- External and security lighting in Lyme Regis
- External and security lighting in Portland
- External and security lighting in Shaftesbury
- External and security lighting in Sturminster Newton
- External and security lighting in Swanage
- External and security lighting in Upton
- External and security lighting in Verwood
- External and security lighting in Wareham
External and security lighting FAQs for Dorset
Which fire safety law applies in Dorset?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.
How are prices set in Dorset?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
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.
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.