External and security lighting in Edinburgh
In short: wall packs, bulkheads and sensors for entrances, yards and perimeters. Many Edinburgh businesses combine external lighting with car park and yard upgrades in a single visit.
Local external and security lighting in Edinburgh
On Edinburgh estates with homes nearby, we choose low-glare optics and aim fittings down to keep light where it is needed.
Business units in Edinburgh often have old SON floodlights over the yard and halogen bulkheads by the doors. LED replacements use far less power and come on instantly.
We cover the whole of Edinburgh, including the EH2, EH3 and EH1 postcode districts, and nearby places such as Granton and Trinity, Leith and Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston.
Edinburgh at a glance
What's included
- Low-glare optics to avoid nuisance to neighbours
- Weatherproof installation and certification
- Floodlights for yards and loading areas
- Lighting set up to support CCTV coverage
Guide prices in Edinburgh
Typical budgets for Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh
External lighting in Edinburgh 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.
Edinburgh FAQs
Can you work out of hours in Edinburgh?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Edinburgh offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
Do you remove the old fittings in Edinburgh?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
Which rules apply to lighting work in Edinburgh?
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 Edinburgh
- External and security lighting in Granton and Trinity
- External and security lighting in Leith
- External and security lighting in Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston
- External and security lighting in Gorgie, Stenhouse and Sighthill
- External and security lighting in Davidson's Mains, Barnton and Cramond
- External and security lighting in Liberton and Craigmillar