Floodlighting in Dorset
Commercial floodlighting uses high-output LED floodlights on walls, columns or masts to light yards, loading areas, compounds and storage areas. We cover Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth.
Floodlighting work in Dorset
Yards in Dorset 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
- Photocell, timer and sensor control
- Access equipment and safe working at height
- Testing and certification
Guide prices in Dorset
Typical budgets for Dorset, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £205 – £510 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £815 – £1,530 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £155 – £305 | per day |
| Commercial electrician | £305 – £510 | per day |
Example: 6 LED floodlights for a yard and loading area, about £1,200 – £3,050 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Dorset
External lighting in Dorset 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 Dorset
- Bournemouth
- Poole
- Weymouth
- Christchurch
- Ferndown
- Dorchester
- Wimborne Minster
- Allington
- Beaminster
- Bryanston
- Castleton
- Charminster
- Colehill
- Gillingham
- Lyme Regis
- Portland
- Shaftesbury
- Sturminster Newton
- Swanage
- Upton
- Verwood
- Wareham
Floodlighting FAQs for Dorset
How are prices set in Dorset?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Which fire safety law applies in Dorset?
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.