Sports floodlighting in East Sussex
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 East Sussex, including Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings.

Sports floodlighting work in East Sussex
Clubs and schools around East Sussex often reuse sound existing masts and swap only the floodlights, which keeps cost and planning simpler.
What's included
- Booking-system and timer integration
- Testing, certification and lux readings
- New masts with foundations
- Reuse of existing masts where suitable
Guide prices in East Sussex
Typical budgets for East Sussex, 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 | £10,700 – £26,750 | whole project |
| Floodlighting for a full-size football pitch | £37,450 – £80,250 | whole project, from |
| LED floodlight | £215 – £535 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £160 – £320 | per day |
Example: floodlighting a 5-a-side pitch, about £10,700 – £26,750 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in East Sussex
External lighting in East Sussex 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 East Sussex
- Brighton
- Eastbourne
- Hastings
- Hove
- Bexhill-on-Sea
- Hailsham
- Seaford
- Rottingdean
- Crowborough
- Portslade
- Peacehaven
- Uckfield
- Lewes
- Battle
- Burwash
- Forest Row
- Hartfield
- Heathfield
- Icklesham
- Long Man
- Mayfield
- Newhaven
- Peasmarsh
- Ringmer
- Salehurst
- Wadhurst
- Westham
Sports floodlighting FAQs for East Sussex
Which towns in East Sussex do you cover?
All of East Sussex, including Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
How are prices set in East Sussex?
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.