External and security lighting in Greater London

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 Greater London, including Brent, Islington and Bexley.

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

External and security lighting work in Greater London

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

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

What's included

Photocell, timeclock and PIR control
Weatherproof installation and certification
Low-glare optics to avoid nuisance to neighbours
Floodlights for yards and loading areas

Guide prices in Greater London

Typical budgets for Greater London, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Guide prices in Greater London
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
LED floodlight	£230 – £575	per fitting, supplied and fitted
6 m column with LED lantern	£920 – £1,725	per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run
Presence (PIR) sensor	£45 – £90	per sensor, installed
Scissor or boom lift hire	£175 – £345	per day

Example: 8 LED floodlights around a business unit, about £1,850 – £4,600 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Greater London

External lighting in Greater London 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 Greater London

External and security lighting FAQs for Greater London

Which towns in Greater London do you cover?

All of Greater London, including Brent, Islington and Bexley. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

What energy rules apply to new lighting in Greater London?

Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Greater London must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.

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.

External and security lighting in Greater London