Floodlighting in Greater London
Commercial floodlighting uses high-output LED floodlights on walls, columns or masts to light yards, loading areas, compounds and storage areas. We cover Greater London, including Brent, Islington and Bexley.

Floodlighting work in Greater London
Yards in Greater London need light where trailers are loaded and people walk, which is where asymmetric LED floods earn their keep.
What's included
- Lighting designed around vehicle movements
- Photocell, timer and sensor control
- Access equipment and safe working at height
- Asymmetric optics to cut glare and spill
Guide prices in Greater London
Typical budgets for Greater London, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £230 – £575 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £920 – £1,725 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £175 – £345 | per day |
| Commercial electrician | £345 – £575 | per day |
Example: 6 LED floodlights for a yard and loading area, about £1,400 – £3,450 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Greater London
External lighting in Greater London 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 Greater London
- Brent
- Islington
- Bexley
- Barking
- Archway
- Sutton
- Croydon
- Ilford
- Enfield
- Harrow
- Tottenham
- Walthamstow
- Dagenham
- Romford
- Wembley
- Fulham
- Edmonton
- Southall
- Putney
- Battersea
- Canary Wharf
- Purley
- Peckham
- Chingford
- Uxbridge
- Wimbledon
- Stamford Hill
- Brixton
- Hounslow
- Finchley
- Cricklewood
- Mitcham
- Feltham
- Acton
- Beckenham
- Chelsea
- Streatham
- South Croydon
- Leytonstone
- Eltham
- Morden
- Carshalton
- Catford
- Willesden
- Canning Town
- Holloway
- Welling
- Shepherds Bush
- Surbiton
- Greenford
- Heston
- Stratford
- Chiswick
- Thamesmead
- Ruislip
- Greenwich
- Barnet
- Kilburn
- Wood Green
- Muswell Hill
- Bow
- Highbury
- Camden
- Northolt
- Coulsdon
- Hornchurch
- Blackheath
- Isleworth
- Chalk Farm
- New Malden
- Hanworth
- Woodford Green
- Hadley Wood
- Richmond
- Barnes
- Notting Hill
- Wallington
- Pimlico
- Hampton
- Soho
- Blackwall
- Chessington
- Pinner
- Hook
- Golders Green
- Wealdstone
- East Barnet
- Abbey Wood
- Bethnal Green
- Bayswater
- Friern Barnet
- Harlesden
- Brockley
- South Ruislip
- Plumstead
- South Norwood
- Harringay
- Norbury
- Enfield Lock
- Tooting
- Stepney
- Roehampton
- Upper Norwood
- Worcester Park
- Limehouse
- Seven Sisters
- Ealing Common
- Hayes
- New Cross
- Ponders End
- Perry Vale
- Chislehurst
- Queenstown
- Earlsfield
- West Ham
- Furzedown
- Latchmere
- Manor Park
- Orpington
- West Ealing
- Palmers Green
- Totteridge
- Shadwell
- Tottenham Hale
- Crayford
- Hillingdon
Floodlighting FAQs for Greater London
Which towns in Greater London do you cover?
All of Greater London, including Brent, Islington and Bexley. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Greater London?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Greater London 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.