External and security lighting in Portsmouth
In short: wall packs, bulkheads and sensors for entrances, yards and perimeters. Many Portsmouth businesses combine external lighting with car park and yard upgrades in a single visit.
Local external and security lighting in Portsmouth
For Portsmouth sites with CCTV, we aim external lighting to give cameras even coverage rather than glare.
Fire exit doors in Portsmouth buildings need a light outside so people can see the way to a place of safety.
We cover the whole of Portsmouth, including the PO1, PO5 and PO2 postcode districts, and nearby places such as Southsea, Gosport and South Hayling.
Portsmouth at a glance
What's included
- Low-glare optics to avoid nuisance to neighbours
- Photocell, timeclock and PIR control
- Floodlights for yards and loading areas
- Lighting set up to support CCTV coverage
Guide prices in Portsmouth
Typical budgets for Portsmouth premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £215 – £535 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £855 – £1,605 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £45 – £85 | per sensor, installed |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £160 – £320 | per day |
Example: 8 LED floodlights around a business unit, about £1,700 – £4,300 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Portsmouth
External lighting in Portsmouth 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.
Portsmouth FAQs
How quickly can you survey in Portsmouth?
Most surveys in Portsmouth 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.
Do you cover all of Portsmouth?
Yes. We work across Portsmouth and the PO1, PO5 and PO2 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Southsea, Gosport and South Hayling.
Can you work out of hours in Portsmouth?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Portsmouth offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
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 Portsmouth
- External and security lighting in Southsea
- External and security lighting in Gosport
- External and security lighting in South Hayling
- External and security lighting in Fareham
- External and security lighting in Hayling Island
- External and security lighting in Ryde