External and security lighting in Leicestershire
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 Leicestershire, including Leicester, Loughborough and Hinckley.
External and security lighting work in Leicestershire
On Leicestershire estates with homes nearby, we choose low-glare optics and aim fittings down to keep light where it is needed.
Photocell and timer control lets Leicestershire premises keep routes lit when staff are around and dim later at night.
What's included
- Photocell, timeclock and PIR control
- Low-glare optics to avoid nuisance to neighbours
- LED wall packs and bulkheads for entrances and fire exits
- Lighting set up to support CCTV coverage
Guide prices in Leicestershire
Typical budgets for Leicestershire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £195 – £490 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £785 – £1,470 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £80 | per sensor, installed |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £145 – £295 | per day |
Example: 8 LED floodlights around a business unit, about £1,550 – £3,900 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Leicestershire
External lighting in Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire
- External and security lighting in Leicester
- External and security lighting in Loughborough
- External and security lighting in Hinckley
- External and security lighting in Coalville
- External and security lighting in Wigston Magna
- External and security lighting in Melton Mowbray
- External and security lighting in Oadby
- External and security lighting in Earl Shilton
- External and security lighting in Humberstone
- External and security lighting in Mountsorrel
- External and security lighting in Evington
- External and security lighting in Glen Parva
- External and security lighting in Braunstone
- External and security lighting in Ashby-de-la-Zouch
- External and security lighting in Barkby
- External and security lighting in Gilmorton
- External and security lighting in Groby
- External and security lighting in Kilby
- External and security lighting in Lockington
- External and security lighting in Market Bosworth
- External and security lighting in Narborough
External and security lighting FAQs for Leicestershire
Which towns in Leicestershire do you cover?
All of Leicestershire, including Leicester, Loughborough and Hinckley. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Leicestershire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Leicestershire 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.