Floodlighting in the West Midlands
Commercial floodlighting uses high-output LED floodlights on walls, columns or masts to light yards, loading areas, compounds and storage areas. We cover the West Midlands, including Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton.
Floodlighting work in the West Midlands
Yards in West Midlands 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
- Lighting designed around vehicle movements
- Access equipment and safe working at height
- Testing and certification
Guide prices in the West Midlands
Typical budgets for the West Midlands, 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 West Midlands
External lighting in the West Midlands 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 the West Midlands
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Wolverhampton
- Dudley
- Walsall
- Solihull
- Sutton Coldfield
- West Bromwich
- Halesowen
- Stourbridge
- Smethwick
- Willenhall
- Tipton
- Bloxwich
- Wednesfield
- Washwood Heath
- Aston
- Shirley
- Brierley Hill
- Aldridge
- Acocks Green
- Bartley Green
- Wednesbury
- Kingswinford
- Brownhills
- Castle Bromwich
- Chelmsley Wood
- Dorridge
Floodlighting FAQs for the West Midlands
How are prices set in the West Midlands?
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 the West Midlands?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 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.