External and security lighting in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
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 Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, including Paisley, Greenock and Renfrew.

External and security lighting work in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
For Renfrewshire and Inverclyde sites with CCTV, we aim external lighting to give cameras even coverage rather than glare.
Fire exit doors in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde buildings need a light outside so people can see the way to a place of safety.
What's included
- LED wall packs and bulkheads for entrances and fire exits
- Weatherproof installation and certification
- Lighting set up to support CCTV coverage
- Floodlights for yards and loading areas
Guide prices in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Typical budgets for Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £200 – £500 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £800 – £1,500 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £80 | per sensor, installed |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £150 – £300 | per day |
Example: 8 LED floodlights around a business unit, about £1,600 – £4,000 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
External lighting in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde is designed to light the task without spilling into neighbouring windows or the night sky, and new installations still need to meet Section 6 of the Scottish building standards where it applies.
External and security lighting by town in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
- External and security lighting in Paisley
- External and security lighting in Greenock
- External and security lighting in Renfrew
- External and security lighting in Johnstone
- External and security lighting in Erskine
- External and security lighting in Bishopton
- External and security lighting in Gourock
- External and security lighting in Howwood
- External and security lighting in Kilmacolm
- External and security lighting in Linwood
- External and security lighting in Lochwinnoch
- External and security lighting in Port Glasgow
- External and security lighting in Ranfurly
- External and security lighting in Wemyss Bay
External and security lighting FAQs for Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Which towns in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde do you cover?
All of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, including Paisley, Greenock and Renfrew. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
How are prices set in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
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.
Can lighting help our CCTV?
Yes. Even, well-aimed white light with good colour rendering gives cameras clearer images than patchy, glaring lights.