Sports floodlighting in Berkshire
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 Berkshire, including Reading, Slough and Bracknell.
Sports floodlighting work in Berkshire
Clubs and schools around Berkshire often reuse sound existing masts and swap only the floodlights, which keeps cost and planning simpler.
What's included
- Lighting design to the governing body's guidance
- Spill and glare control for neighbours
- Testing, certification and lux readings
- Reuse of existing masts where suitable
Guide prices in Berkshire
Typical budgets for Berkshire, 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 | £10,700 – £26,750 | whole project |
| Floodlighting for a full-size football pitch | £37,450 – £80,250 | whole project, from |
| LED floodlight | £215 – £535 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £160 – £320 | per day |
Example: floodlighting a 5-a-side pitch, about £10,700 – £26,750 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Berkshire
External lighting in Berkshire 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 Berkshire
- Reading
- Slough
- Bracknell
- Maidenhead
- Wokingham
- Newbury
- Lower Earley
- Windsor
- Crowthorne
- Thatcham
- Sandhurst
- Ascot
- Bucklebury
- Hungerford
- Sulhamstead
- Twyford
- Woodley
Sports floodlighting FAQs for Berkshire
Which towns in Berkshire do you cover?
All of Berkshire, including Reading, Slough and Bracknell. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
Which fire safety law applies in Berkshire?
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.
Do we need planning permission?
Often, yes, especially for new masts. Spill and glare calculations usually support the application.
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.