Sports floodlighting in Cambridgeshire
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 Cambridgeshire, including Peterborough, Cambridge and Wisbech.
Sports floodlighting work in Cambridgeshire
Clubs and schools around Cambridgeshire often reuse sound existing masts and swap only the floodlights, which keeps cost and planning simpler.
What's included
- Booking-system and timer integration
- New masts with foundations
- Testing, certification and lux readings
- Lighting design to the governing body's guidance
Guide prices in Cambridgeshire
Typical budgets for Cambridgeshire, 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 | £10,300 – £25,750 | whole project |
| Floodlighting for a full-size football pitch | £36,050 – £77,250 | whole project, from |
| LED floodlight | £205 – £515 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £155 – £310 | per day |
Example: floodlighting a 5-a-side pitch, about £10,300 – £25,750 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Cambridgeshire
External lighting in Cambridgeshire 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 Cambridgeshire
- Peterborough
- Cambridge
- Wisbech
- Saint Neots
- Huntingdon
- March
- Ely
- Newmarket
- Primrose Place
- Saint Ives
- Royston
- Ailsworth
- Balsham
- Chatteris
- Downham
- Farcet
- Fulbourn
- Great Shelford
- Hardwick
- Highfields
- Impington
- Little Shelford
- Lode
- Ramsey
- Soham
- St Neots
- Stow cum Quy
- The Stukeleys
Sports floodlighting FAQs for Cambridgeshire
Which towns in Cambridgeshire do you cover?
All of Cambridgeshire, including Peterborough, Cambridge and Wisbech. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Cambridgeshire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Cambridgeshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
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.