Sports floodlighting in County Durham
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 Durham, including Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees.
Sports floodlighting work in County Durham
Clubs and schools around County Durham often reuse sound existing masts and swap only the floodlights, which keeps cost and planning simpler.
What's included
- Booking-system and timer integration
- Lighting design to the governing body's guidance
- New masts with foundations
- Reuse of existing masts where suitable
Guide prices in County Durham
Typical budgets for County Durham, 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 Durham
External lighting in County Durham 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 County Durham
- Darlington
- Hartlepool
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Durham
- Chester-le-Street
- Billingham
- Stanley
- Consett
- Newton Aycliffe
- Bishop Auckland
- Seaham
- Peterlee
- Spennymoor
- Cotherstone
- Esh
- Ferryhill
- Halnaby Ave
- Hutton Henry
- Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And
- Monk Hesleden
- Sedgefield
- Shadforth
- Shildon
- Stanhope
- Trimdon
- Trindon
Sports floodlighting FAQs for County Durham
Which fire safety law applies in County Durham?
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.
Which towns in County Durham do you cover?
All of County Durham, including Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
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.