External and security lighting in Northamptonshire
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 Northamptonshire, including Northampton, Corby and Kettering.
External and security lighting work in Northamptonshire
Fire exit doors in Northamptonshire buildings need a light outside so people can see the way to a place of safety.
Many Northamptonshire businesses combine external lighting with car park and yard upgrades in a single visit.
What's included
- Lighting set up to support CCTV coverage
- LED wall packs and bulkheads for entrances and fire exits
- Low-glare optics to avoid nuisance to neighbours
- Floodlights for yards and loading areas
Guide prices in Northamptonshire
Typical budgets for Northamptonshire, 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 Northamptonshire
External lighting in Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire
- External and security lighting in Northampton
- External and security lighting in Corby
- External and security lighting in Kettering
- External and security lighting in Wellingborough
- External and security lighting in Rushden
- External and security lighting in Daventry
- External and security lighting in Market Harborough
- External and security lighting in Brackley
- External and security lighting in Cosgrove
- External and security lighting in Duston
- External and security lighting in Irthlingborough
- External and security lighting in Middleton Cheney
- External and security lighting in Spratton
- External and security lighting in Tansor
- External and security lighting in Towcester
- External and security lighting in Warkton
- External and security lighting in Wollaston
External and security lighting FAQs for Northamptonshire
How are prices set in Northamptonshire?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Which towns in Northamptonshire do you cover?
All of Northamptonshire, including Northampton, Corby and Kettering. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
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.