External and security lighting in Tyne and Wear
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 Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields.
External and security lighting work in Tyne and Wear
Business units in Tyne and Wear often have old SON floodlights over the yard and halogen bulkheads by the doors. LED replacements use far less power and come on instantly.
Photocell and timer control lets Tyne and Wear premises keep routes lit when staff are around and dim later at night.
What's included
- Weatherproof installation and certification
- Photocell, timeclock and PIR control
- Lighting set up to support CCTV coverage
- LED wall packs and bulkheads for entrances and fire exits
Guide prices in Tyne and Wear
Typical budgets for Tyne and Wear, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £190 – £475 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £760 – £1,425 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £75 | per sensor, installed |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £145 – £285 | per day |
Example: 8 LED floodlights around a business unit, about £1,500 – £3,800 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Tyne and Wear
External lighting in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear
- External and security lighting in Newcastle upon Tyne
- External and security lighting in Sunderland
- External and security lighting in South Shields
- External and security lighting in Gateshead
- External and security lighting in Washington
- External and security lighting in Tynemouth
- External and security lighting in Wallsend
- External and security lighting in Newburn
- External and security lighting in North Shields
- External and security lighting in Whitley Bay
- External and security lighting in Houghton-Le-Spring
- External and security lighting in Felling
- External and security lighting in Jarrow
- External and security lighting in Gosforth
- External and security lighting in Hebburn
- External and security lighting in Whickham
- External and security lighting in Blaydon-on-Tyne
- External and security lighting in Blaydon
- External and security lighting in Brunswick
- External and security lighting in Byker
- External and security lighting in Castletown
- External and security lighting in Longbenton
External and security lighting FAQs for Tyne and Wear
How are prices set in Tyne and Wear?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Which towns in Tyne and Wear do you cover?
All of Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
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.
Can lighting help our CCTV?
Yes. Even, well-aimed white light with good colour rendering gives cameras clearer images than patchy, glaring lights.