External and security lighting in the West Midlands
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 West Midlands, including Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton.
External and security lighting work in the West Midlands
Business units in West Midlands often have old SON floodlights over the yard and halogen bulkheads by the doors. LED replacements use far less power and come on instantly.
Many West Midlands businesses combine external lighting with car park and yard upgrades in a single visit.
What's included
- Weatherproof installation and certification
- LED wall packs and bulkheads for entrances and fire exits
- Lighting set up to support CCTV coverage
- Photocell, timeclock and PIR control
Guide prices in the West Midlands
Typical budgets for the West Midlands, 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 West Midlands
External lighting in the West Midlands 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 the West Midlands
- External and security lighting in Birmingham
- External and security lighting in Coventry
- External and security lighting in Wolverhampton
- External and security lighting in Dudley
- External and security lighting in Walsall
- External and security lighting in Solihull
- External and security lighting in Sutton Coldfield
- External and security lighting in West Bromwich
- External and security lighting in Halesowen
- External and security lighting in Stourbridge
- External and security lighting in Smethwick
- External and security lighting in Willenhall
- External and security lighting in Tipton
- External and security lighting in Bloxwich
- External and security lighting in Wednesfield
- External and security lighting in Washwood Heath
- External and security lighting in Aston
- External and security lighting in Shirley
- External and security lighting in Brierley Hill
- External and security lighting in Aldridge
- External and security lighting in Acocks Green
- External and security lighting in Bartley Green
- External and security lighting in Wednesbury
- External and security lighting in Kingswinford
- External and security lighting in Brownhills
- External and security lighting in Castle Bromwich
- External and security lighting in Chelmsley Wood
- External and security lighting in Dorridge
External and security lighting FAQs for the West Midlands
How are prices set in the West Midlands?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Which towns in the West Midlands do you cover?
All of the West Midlands, including Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton. 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.