Sports floodlighting in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Sports floodlighting lights pitches, courts and training areas so they can be used after dark, using LED floodlights on masts designed for the required lux and uniformity. We cover Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including Aberdeen, Peterhead and Aboyne.
Sports floodlighting work in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Clubs and schools around Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire often reuse sound existing masts and swap only the floodlights, which keeps cost and planning simpler.
What's included
- Reuse of existing masts where suitable
- Testing, certification and lux readings
- New masts with foundations
- Spill and glare control for neighbours
Guide prices in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Typical budgets for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Floodlighting for a small training or 5-a-side pitch | £10,000 – £25,000 | whole project |
| Floodlighting for a full-size football pitch | £35,000 – £75,000 | whole project, from |
| LED floodlight | £200 – £500 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £150 – £300 | per day |
Example: floodlighting a 5-a-side pitch, about £10,000 – £25,000 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
External lighting in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire 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 Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
- Aberdeen
- Peterhead
- Aboyne
- Alford
- Ballatar
- Banchory
- Banff
- Bridge of Don
- Dyce
- Ellon
- Fraserburgh
- Huntly
- Insch
- Inverurie
- Laurencekirk
- Macduff
- Milltimber
- Montrose
- Portlethen
- Stonehaven
- Strathdon
- Turriff
- Westhill
Sports floodlighting FAQs for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
How are prices set in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
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 Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?
The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.
How much does sports floodlighting cost?
As a guide, a small training or five-a-side pitch is often £10,000–£25,000, and a full-size football pitch from around £35,000 to £75,000 or more. Masts, groundworks, supply capacity and planning decide where you fall.
Do we need planning permission?
Often, yes, especially for new masts. Spill and glare calculations usually support the application.