External and security lighting in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
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 Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, including Glasgow, Bearsden and Newton Mearns.
External and security lighting work in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
Many Glasgow and Dunbartonshire businesses combine external lighting with car park and yard upgrades in a single visit.
On Glasgow and Dunbartonshire estates with homes nearby, we choose low-glare optics and aim fittings down to keep light where it is needed.
What's included
- Low-glare optics to avoid nuisance to neighbours
- Weatherproof installation and certification
- Photocell, timeclock and PIR control
- LED wall packs and bulkheads for entrances and fire exits
Guide prices in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
Typical budgets for Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| 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.
Rules that apply in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
External lighting in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire 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.
External and security lighting by town in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
- External and security lighting in Glasgow
- External and security lighting in Bearsden
- External and security lighting in Newton Mearns
- External and security lighting in Clydebank
- External and security lighting in Alexandria
- External and security lighting in Bishopbriggs
- External and security lighting in Dumbarton
- External and security lighting in Kirkintilloch
- External and security lighting in Barrhead
- External and security lighting in Clarkston
- External and security lighting in Giffnock
- External and security lighting in Milngavie
External and security lighting FAQs for Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
Which towns in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire do you cover?
All of Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, including Glasgow, Bearsden and Newton Mearns. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
How are prices set in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Can lighting help our CCTV?
Yes. Even, well-aimed white light with good colour rendering gives cameras clearer images than patchy, glaring lights.
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.