Sports floodlighting in Cornwall
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 Cornwall, including Redruth, Falmouth and St Austell.
Sports floodlighting work in Cornwall
Clubs and schools around Cornwall often reuse sound existing masts and swap only the floodlights, which keeps cost and planning simpler.
What's included
- New masts with foundations
- Spill and glare control for neighbours
- Testing, certification and lux readings
- Booking-system and timer integration
Guide prices in Cornwall
Typical budgets for Cornwall, 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 | £10,200 – £25,500 | whole project |
| Floodlighting for a full-size football pitch | £35,700 – £76,500 | whole project, from |
| LED floodlight | £205 – £510 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £155 – £305 | per day |
Example: floodlighting a 5-a-side pitch, about £10,200 – £25,500 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Cornwall
External lighting in Cornwall 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 Cornwall
- Redruth
- Falmouth
- St Austell
- Truro
- Camborne
- Newquay
- Penzance
- Bodmin
- Saltash
- Antony
- Bude
- Callington
- Calstock
- Camelford
- Colan
- Forrabury and Minster
- Fowey
- Hayle
- Helland
- Helston
- Kenwyn
- Liskeard
- Looe
- Lostwithiel
- Marazion
- Padstow
- Penryn
- Perranarworthal
- Perranporth
- Rame
- Sancreed
- South Petherwin
- St Agnes
- St Blaise
- St Breock
- St Columb Major
- St Endellion
- St Ives
- St Keverne
- St Mewan
- St Teath
- Tintagel
- Tregoney
Sports floodlighting FAQs for Cornwall
Which fire safety law applies in Cornwall?
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.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Cornwall?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Cornwall 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.