Sports floodlighting in Greater Manchester
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 Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham and Wigan.
Sports floodlighting work in Greater Manchester
Clubs and schools around Greater Manchester often reuse sound existing masts and swap only the floodlights, which keeps cost and planning simpler.
What's included
- Spill and glare control for neighbours
- New masts with foundations
- Reuse of existing masts where suitable
- Lighting design to the governing body's guidance
Guide prices in Greater Manchester
Typical budgets for Greater Manchester, 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 Greater Manchester
External lighting in Greater Manchester 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 Greater Manchester
- Manchester
- Oldham
- Wigan
- Bolton
- Stockport
- Salford
- Rochdale
- Sale
- Bury
- Altrincham
- Middleton
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Leigh
- Stretford
- Urmston
- Chadderton
- Eccles
- Tyldesley
- Hyde
- Walkden
- Prestwich
- Radcliffe
- Cheadle Hulme
- Heywood
- Denton
- Stalybridge
- Ashton in Makerfield
- Westhoughton
- Farnworth
- Saddleworth
- Hindley
- Droylsden
- Whitefield
- Swinton
- Royton
- Atherton
- Old Trafford
- Dukinfield
- Failsworth
- Hazel Grove
- Irlam
- Horwich
- Manchester City Centre
- Bramhall
- Ramsbottom
- Bredbury
- Longsight
- Mossley
- Partington
- Ringway
Sports floodlighting FAQs for Greater Manchester
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Greater Manchester?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Greater Manchester must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Which towns in Greater Manchester do you cover?
All of Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham and Wigan. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
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.