Floodlighting in the Scottish Borders
Commercial floodlighting uses high-output LED floodlights on walls, columns or masts to light yards, loading areas, compounds and storage areas. We cover the Scottish Borders, including Cockburnspath, Duns and Earlston.
Floodlighting work in the Scottish Borders
Yards in Scottish Borders 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
- Asymmetric optics to cut glare and spill
- Testing and certification
- Wall, column and mast-mounted LED floodlights
Guide prices in the Scottish Borders
Typical budgets for the Scottish Borders, 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 the Scottish Borders
External lighting in the Scottish Borders 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 the Scottish Borders
- Cockburnspath
- Duns
- Earlston
- Eyemouth
- Galashiels
- Greenlaw
- Hawick
- Heriot
- Innerleithen
- Jedburgh
- Kelso
- Newtown St Boswells
- Peebles
- Selkirk
- Walkerburn
- West Linton and Dolphinton
Floodlighting FAQs for the Scottish Borders
Which towns in the Scottish Borders do you cover?
All of the Scottish Borders, including Cockburnspath, Duns and Earlston. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in the Scottish Borders?
Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the efficiency that new lighting in the Scottish Borders 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.