External and security lighting in Kent
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 Kent, including Saint Peters, Maidstone and Gillingham.
External and security lighting work in Kent
Fire exit doors in Kent buildings need a light outside so people can see the way to a place of safety.
On Kent estates with homes nearby, we choose low-glare optics and aim fittings down to keep light where it is needed.
What's included
- Lighting set up to support CCTV coverage
- Weatherproof installation and certification
- Photocell, timeclock and PIR control
- LED wall packs and bulkheads for entrances and fire exits
Guide prices in Kent
Typical budgets for Kent, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| 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.
Rules that apply in Kent
External lighting in Kent 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 Kent
- External and security lighting in Saint Peters
- External and security lighting in Maidstone
- External and security lighting in Gillingham
- External and security lighting in Chatham
- External and security lighting in Tunbridge Wells
- External and security lighting in Folkestone
- External and security lighting in Margate
- External and security lighting in Ashford
- External and security lighting in Canterbury
- External and security lighting in Sittingbourne
- External and security lighting in Gravesend
- External and security lighting in Dartford
- External and security lighting in Ramsgate
- External and security lighting in Dover
- External and security lighting in Tonbridge
- External and security lighting in Strood
- External and security lighting in Whitstable
- External and security lighting in Deal
- External and security lighting in Sevenoaks
- External and security lighting in Rochester
- External and security lighting in Herne Bay
- External and security lighting in Broadstairs
- External and security lighting in Faversham
- External and security lighting in Swanley
- External and security lighting in Longfield
- External and security lighting in Hartley
- External and security lighting in Swanscombe
- External and security lighting in Birchington
- External and security lighting in Cranbrook
- External and security lighting in Ditton
- External and security lighting in Dunton Green
- External and security lighting in Edenbridge
- External and security lighting in Four Throws
- External and security lighting in Hawkinge
- External and security lighting in Hoo St Werburgh
- External and security lighting in Horton Kirby
- External and security lighting in Hythe
- External and security lighting in Leeds
- External and security lighting in Lower Hardres
- External and security lighting in Manston
- External and security lighting in Meopham Station
- External and security lighting in New Romney
- External and security lighting in Queenborough
- External and security lighting in Sandwich
- External and security lighting in Shadoxhurst
- External and security lighting in Smarden
- External and security lighting in Snodland
- External and security lighting in Tenterden
- External and security lighting in West Farleigh
- External and security lighting in West Malling
- External and security lighting in Whitfield
- External and security lighting in Wingham
- External and security lighting in Wrotham
- External and security lighting in Wye
- External and security lighting in Yalding
External and security lighting FAQs for Kent
How are prices set in Kent?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Which fire safety law applies in Kent?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.
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.
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.