Floodlighting in County Durham
Commercial floodlighting uses high-output LED floodlights on walls, columns or masts to light yards, loading areas, compounds and storage areas. We cover County Durham, including Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees.
Floodlighting work in County Durham
Yards in County Durham need light where trailers are loaded and people walk, which is where asymmetric LED floods earn their keep.
What's included
- Access equipment and safe working at height
- Photocell, timer and sensor control
- Lighting designed around vehicle movements
- Wall, column and mast-mounted LED floodlights
Guide prices in County Durham
Typical budgets for County Durham, 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 |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £145 – £285 | per day |
| Commercial electrician | £285 – £475 | per day |
Example: 6 LED floodlights for a yard and loading area, about £1,150 – £2,850 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in County Durham
External lighting in County Durham 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 County Durham
- Darlington
- Hartlepool
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Durham
- Chester-le-Street
- Billingham
- Stanley
- Consett
- Newton Aycliffe
- Bishop Auckland
- Seaham
- Peterlee
- Spennymoor
- Cotherstone
- Esh
- Ferryhill
- Halnaby Ave
- Hutton Henry
- Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And
- Monk Hesleden
- Sedgefield
- Shadforth
- Shildon
- Stanhope
- Trimdon
- Trindon
Floodlighting FAQs for County Durham
Which towns in County Durham do you cover?
All of County Durham, including Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
Which fire safety law applies in County Durham?
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.