Floodlighting in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Commercial floodlighting uses high-output LED floodlights on walls, columns or masts to light yards, loading areas, compounds and storage areas. We cover Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston and Musselburgh.
Floodlighting work in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Yards in Edinburgh and the Lothians 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
- Testing and certification
- Lighting designed around vehicle movements
Guide prices in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Typical budgets for Edinburgh and the Lothians, 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 |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £150 – £300 | per day |
| Commercial electrician | £300 – £500 | per day |
Example: 6 LED floodlights for a yard and loading area, about £1,200 – £3,000 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Edinburgh and the Lothians
External lighting in Edinburgh and the Lothians is designed to light the task without spilling into neighbouring windows or the night sky, and new installations still need to meet Section 6 of the Scottish building standards where it applies.
Towns we cover in Edinburgh and the Lothians
- Edinburgh
- Livingston
- Musselburgh
- Bathgate
- Bonnyrigg
- Penicuik
- Broxburn
- Armadale
- Arniston
- Dalkeith
- Davidson's Mains, Barnton and Cramond
- Dunbar
- East Linton
- Gorgie, Stenhouse and Sighthill
- Granton and Trinity
- Gullane
- Haddington
- Humbie
- Juniper Green, Currie and Balerno
- Kirkliston
- Kirknewton
- Leith
- Liberton and Craigmillar
- Linlithgow
- Loanhead
- Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston
- Newbridge and Ratho
- North Berwick
- Ormiston
- Pathhead
- Pencaitland
- Portobello
- Prestonpans
- Queensferry
- Rosewell
- Roslin
- Tranent
- West Calder
- Whitburn
Floodlighting FAQs for Edinburgh and the Lothians
Which towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians do you cover?
All of Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston and Musselburgh. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
How are prices set in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
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.