Floodlighting in Tyne and Wear
Commercial floodlighting uses high-output LED floodlights on walls, columns or masts to light yards, loading areas, compounds and storage areas. We cover Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields.
Floodlighting work in Tyne and Wear
Yards in Tyne and Wear 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
- Wall, column and mast-mounted LED floodlights
- Asymmetric optics to cut glare and spill
- Photocell, timer and sensor control
Guide prices in Tyne and Wear
Typical budgets for Tyne and Wear, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED floodlight | £190 – £475 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £760 – £1,425 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £145 – £285 | per day |
| Commercial electrician | £285 – £475 | per day |
Example: 6 LED floodlights for a yard and loading area, about £1,150 – £2,850 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Tyne and Wear
External lighting in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sunderland
- South Shields
- Gateshead
- Washington
- Tynemouth
- Wallsend
- Newburn
- North Shields
- Whitley Bay
- Houghton-Le-Spring
- Felling
- Jarrow
- Gosforth
- Hebburn
- Whickham
- Blaydon-on-Tyne
- Blaydon
- Brunswick
- Byker
- Castletown
- Longbenton
Floodlighting FAQs for Tyne and Wear
Which towns in Tyne and Wear do you cover?
All of Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Tyne and Wear?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Tyne and Wear 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.