Sports floodlighting in County Antrim
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 County Antrim, including Belfast, Lisburn and Newtownabbey.
Sports floodlighting work in County Antrim
Clubs and schools around County Antrim often reuse sound existing masts and swap only the floodlights, which keeps cost and planning simpler.
What's included
- Spill and glare control for neighbours
- Reuse of existing masts where suitable
- Testing, certification and lux readings
- Lighting design to the governing body's guidance
Guide prices in County Antrim
Typical budgets for County Antrim, 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 | £9,500 – £23,750 | whole project |
| Floodlighting for a full-size football pitch | £33,250 – £71,250 | whole project, from |
| LED floodlight | £190 – £475 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £145 – £285 | per day |
Example: floodlighting a 5-a-side pitch, about £9,500 – £23,750 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in County Antrim
External lighting in County Antrim is designed to light the task without spilling into neighbouring windows or the night sky, and new installations still need to meet Technical Booklet F2 where it applies.
Towns we cover in County Antrim
- Belfast
- Lisburn
- Newtownabbey
- Carrickfergus
- Ballymena
- Antrim
- Larne
- Ballycastle
- Ballyclare
- Ballymoney
- Bushmills
- Crumlin
- Dunmurry
- Randalstown
Sports floodlighting FAQs for County Antrim
How are prices set in County Antrim?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in County Antrim?
Technical Booklet F2 sets the efficiency that new lighting in County Antrim must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
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.