Floodlighting in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
Commercial floodlighting uses high-output LED floodlights on walls, columns or masts to light yards, loading areas, compounds and storage areas. We cover Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, including Glasgow, Bearsden and Newton Mearns.
Floodlighting work in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
Yards in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire need light where trailers are loaded and people walk, which is where asymmetric LED floods earn their keep.
What's included
- Photocell, timer and sensor control
- Testing and certification
- Lighting designed around vehicle movements
- Asymmetric optics to cut glare and spill
Guide prices in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
Typical budgets for Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, 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 Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
External lighting in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire 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 Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
- Glasgow
- Bearsden
- Newton Mearns
- Clydebank
- Alexandria
- Bishopbriggs
- Dumbarton
- Kirkintilloch
- Barrhead
- Clarkston
- Giffnock
- Milngavie
Floodlighting FAQs for Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
How are prices set in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire?
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 Glasgow and Dunbartonshire?
The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 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.