Floodlighting in Berkshire
Commercial floodlighting uses high-output LED floodlights on walls, columns or masts to light yards, loading areas, compounds and storage areas. We cover Berkshire, including Reading, Slough and Bracknell.
Floodlighting work in Berkshire
Yards in Berkshire need light where trailers are loaded and people walk, which is where asymmetric LED floods earn their keep.
What's included
- Testing and certification
- Photocell, timer and sensor control
- Wall, column and mast-mounted LED floodlights
- Asymmetric optics to cut glare and spill
Guide prices in Berkshire
Typical budgets for Berkshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £215 – £535 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £855 – £1,605 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £160 – £320 | per day |
| Commercial electrician | £320 – £535 | per day |
Example: 6 LED floodlights for a yard and loading area, about £1,300 – £3,200 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Berkshire
External lighting in Berkshire 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.
Towns we cover in Berkshire
- Reading
- Slough
- Bracknell
- Maidenhead
- Wokingham
- Newbury
- Lower Earley
- Windsor
- Crowthorne
- Thatcham
- Sandhurst
- Ascot
- Bucklebury
- Hungerford
- Sulhamstead
- Twyford
- Woodley
Floodlighting FAQs for Berkshire
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Berkshire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Berkshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Which fire safety law applies in Berkshire?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.
How bright should yard lighting be?
It depends on the activity. BS EN 12464-2 covers outdoor workplaces, and we design to the task, such as loading or vehicle movements.