External and security lighting in the Scottish Borders
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 the Scottish Borders, including Cockburnspath, Duns and Earlston.
External and security lighting work in the Scottish Borders
Photocell and timer control lets Scottish Borders premises keep routes lit when staff are around and dim later at night.
On Scottish Borders estates with homes nearby, we choose low-glare optics and aim fittings down to keep light where it is needed.
What's included
- Floodlights for yards and loading areas
- Low-glare optics to avoid nuisance to neighbours
- Photocell, timeclock and PIR control
- Lighting set up to support CCTV coverage
Guide prices in the Scottish Borders
Typical budgets for the Scottish Borders, 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 the Scottish Borders
External lighting in the Scottish Borders 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 the Scottish Borders
- External and security lighting in Cockburnspath
- External and security lighting in Duns
- External and security lighting in Earlston
- External and security lighting in Eyemouth
- External and security lighting in Galashiels
- External and security lighting in Greenlaw
- External and security lighting in Hawick
- External and security lighting in Heriot
- External and security lighting in Innerleithen
- External and security lighting in Jedburgh
- External and security lighting in Kelso
- External and security lighting in Newtown St Boswells
- External and security lighting in Peebles
- External and security lighting in Selkirk
- External and security lighting in Walkerburn
- External and security lighting in West Linton and Dolphinton
External and security lighting FAQs for the Scottish Borders
What energy rules apply to new lighting in the Scottish Borders?
Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the efficiency that new lighting in the Scottish Borders must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Which fire safety law applies in the Scottish Borders?
The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.
Can lighting help our CCTV?
Yes. Even, well-aimed white light with good colour rendering gives cameras clearer images than patchy, glaring lights.
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.