Sports floodlighting in Cumbria
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 Cumbria, including Carlisle, Barrow in Furness and Kendal.
Sports floodlighting work in Cumbria
Clubs and schools around Cumbria often reuse sound existing masts and swap only the floodlights, which keeps cost and planning simpler.
What's included
- New masts with foundations
- Testing, certification and lux readings
- Reuse of existing masts where suitable
- Lighting design to the governing body's guidance
Guide prices in Cumbria
Typical budgets for Cumbria, 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 | £9,800 – £24,500 | whole project |
| Floodlighting for a full-size football pitch | £34,300 – £73,500 | whole project, from |
| LED floodlight | £195 – £490 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £145 – £295 | per day |
Example: floodlighting a 5-a-side pitch, about £9,800 – £24,500 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Cumbria
External lighting in Cumbria 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 Cumbria
- Carlisle
- Barrow in Furness
- Kendal
- Whitehaven
- Workington
- Penrith
- Alston
- Appleby-in-Westmorland
- Arlecdon
- Beckermet
- Bootle
- Brampton
- Broughton West
- Cleator Moor
- Cliburn
- Cockermouth
- Coniston
- Dalton Town with Newton
- Egremont
- Gosforth
- Grange-over-Sands
- Ireleth
- Keswick
- Kirkby Ireleth
- Kirkby Stephen
- Kirklinton
- Lakes
- Maryport
- Millom
- Milnthorpe
- Muncaster
- Orton
- Sedbergh
- St Bees
- Ulverston
- Waverton
- Wetheral
- Windermere
Sports floodlighting FAQs for Cumbria
Which towns in Cumbria do you cover?
All of Cumbria, including Carlisle, Barrow in Furness and Kendal. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Cumbria?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Cumbria 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.