Sports floodlighting in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
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 Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, including Glasgow, Bearsden and Newton Mearns.
Sports floodlighting work in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
Clubs and schools around Glasgow and Dunbartonshire often reuse sound existing masts and swap only the floodlights, which keeps cost and planning simpler.
What's included
- New masts with foundations
- Lighting design to the governing body's guidance
- Reuse of existing masts where suitable
- Booking-system and timer integration
Guide prices in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
Typical budgets for Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, 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 Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
External lighting in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire 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 Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
- Glasgow
- Bearsden
- Newton Mearns
- Clydebank
- Alexandria
- Bishopbriggs
- Dumbarton
- Kirkintilloch
- Barrhead
- Clarkston
- Giffnock
- Milngavie
Sports floodlighting FAQs for Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
Which towns in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire do you cover?
All of Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, including Glasgow, Bearsden and Newton Mearns. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire?
Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the efficiency that new lighting in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire 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.