External and security lighting in Soho
In short: wall packs, bulkheads and sensors for entrances, yards and perimeters. Many Soho businesses combine external lighting with car park and yard upgrades in a single visit.
Local external and security lighting in Soho
Business units in Soho often have old SON floodlights over the yard and halogen bulkheads by the doors. LED replacements use far less power and come on instantly.
Photocell and timer control lets Soho premises keep routes lit when staff are around and dim later at night.
Our teams travel to Soho from across Greater London. Typical nearby jobs include Pimlico, Camden and Islington, so we can often combine survey visits.
Soho at a glance
What's included
- Low-glare optics to avoid nuisance to neighbours
- Photocell, timeclock and PIR control
- Lighting set up to support CCTV coverage
- Floodlights for yards and loading areas
Guide prices in Soho
Typical budgets for Soho premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| 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. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Soho
External lighting in Soho 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.
Soho 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.
Which rules apply to lighting work in Soho?
Fire safety duties come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. For new lighting, Approved Document L sets the energy efficiency requirements. We design and certify work to BS 7671 and, for emergency lighting, BS 5266-1.
How quickly can you survey in Soho?
Most surveys in Soho 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.
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 Soho
- External and security lighting in Pimlico
- External and security lighting in Camden
- External and security lighting in Islington
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