Sports floodlighting in Dundee and Angus
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 Dundee and Angus, including Dundee, Arbroath and Brechin.
Sports floodlighting work in Dundee and Angus
Clubs and schools around Dundee and Angus often reuse sound existing masts and swap only the floodlights, which keeps cost and planning simpler.
What's included
- Testing, certification and lux readings
- Lighting design to the governing body's guidance
- Spill and glare control for neighbours
- Reuse of existing masts where suitable
Guide prices in Dundee and Angus
Typical budgets for Dundee and Angus, 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 Dundee and Angus
External lighting in Dundee and Angus 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 Dundee and Angus
Sports floodlighting FAQs for Dundee and Angus
How are prices set in Dundee and Angus?
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 Dundee and Angus?
Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the efficiency that new lighting in Dundee and Angus 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.