Floodlighting in Gwent
Commercial floodlighting uses high-output LED floodlights on walls, columns or masts to light yards, loading areas, compounds and storage areas. We cover Gwent, including Newport, Cwmbran and Pontypool.

Floodlighting work in Gwent
Yards in Gwent need light where trailers are loaded and people walk, which is where asymmetric LED floods earn their keep.
What's included
- Testing and certification
- Wall, column and mast-mounted LED floodlights
- Photocell, timer and sensor control
- Access equipment and safe working at height
Guide prices in Gwent
Typical budgets for Gwent, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £195 – £485 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £775 – £1,455 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £145 – £290 | per day |
| Commercial electrician | £290 – £485 | per day |
Example: 6 LED floodlights for a yard and loading area, about £1,150 – £2,900 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Gwent
External lighting in Gwent is designed to light the task without spilling into neighbouring windows or the night sky, and new installations still need to meet the Welsh Approved Document L where it applies.
Towns we cover in Gwent
- Newport
- Cwmbran
- Pontypool
- Ebbw Vale
- Caerphilly
- Risca
- Gelligaer
- Abercarn
- Abergavenny
- Abertillery
- Bargoed
- Caerleon
- Graig
- Gwehelog Fawr
- Monmouth
- Rogiet
- St Arvans
- Tredegar
Floodlighting FAQs for Gwent
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Gwent?
The Welsh Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Gwent must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
How are prices set in Gwent?
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.