Sports floodlighting in Dumfries and Galloway
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 Dumfries and Galloway, including Dumfries, Annan and Castle Douglas.
Sports floodlighting work in Dumfries and Galloway
Clubs and schools around Dumfries and Galloway 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
- Spill and glare control for neighbours
- Lighting design to the governing body's guidance
Guide prices in Dumfries and Galloway
Typical budgets for Dumfries and Galloway, 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 | £10,000 – £25,000 | whole project |
| Floodlighting for a full-size football pitch | £35,000 – £75,000 | whole project, from |
| LED floodlight | £200 – £500 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £150 – £300 | per day |
Example: floodlighting a 5-a-side pitch, about £10,000 – £25,000 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Dumfries and Galloway
External lighting in Dumfries and Galloway is designed to light the task without spilling into neighbouring windows or the night sky, and new installations still need to meet Section 6 of the Scottish building standards where it applies.
Towns we cover in Dumfries and Galloway
Sports floodlighting FAQs for Dumfries and Galloway
Which towns in Dumfries and Galloway do you cover?
All of Dumfries and Galloway, including Dumfries, Annan and Castle Douglas. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
How are prices set in Dumfries and Galloway?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
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.