Floodlighting in Cumbria
Commercial floodlighting uses high-output LED floodlights on walls, columns or masts to light yards, loading areas, compounds and storage areas. We cover Cumbria, including Carlisle, Barrow in Furness and Kendal.
Floodlighting work in Cumbria
Yards in Cumbria need light where trailers are loaded and people walk, which is where asymmetric LED floods earn their keep.
What's included
- Asymmetric optics to cut glare and spill
- Testing and certification
- Photocell, timer and sensor control
- Lighting designed around vehicle movements
Guide prices in Cumbria
Typical budgets for Cumbria, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £195 – £490 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £785 – £1,470 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £145 – £295 | per day |
| Commercial electrician | £295 – £490 | per day |
Example: 6 LED floodlights for a yard and loading area, about £1,200 – £2,950 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Cumbria
External lighting in Cumbria 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 Cumbria
- Carlisle
- Barrow in Furness
- Kendal
- Whitehaven
- Workington
- Penrith
- Alston
- Appleby-in-Westmorland
- Arlecdon
- Beckermet
- Bootle
- Brampton
- Broughton West
- Cleator Moor
- Cliburn
- Cockermouth
- Coniston
- Dalton Town with Newton
- Egremont
- Gosforth
- Grange-over-Sands
- Ireleth
- Keswick
- Kirkby Ireleth
- Kirkby Stephen
- Kirklinton
- Lakes
- Maryport
- Millom
- Milnthorpe
- Muncaster
- Orton
- Sedbergh
- St Bees
- Ulverston
- Waverton
- Wetheral
- Windermere
Floodlighting FAQs for Cumbria
How are prices set in Cumbria?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Cumbria?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Cumbria must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
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.