Sports floodlighting in Hampshire
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 Hampshire, including Southampton, Portsmouth and Basingstoke.
Sports floodlighting work in Hampshire
Clubs and schools around Hampshire 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
- New masts with foundations
- Booking-system and timer integration
Guide prices in Hampshire
Typical budgets for Hampshire, 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 Hampshire
External lighting in Hampshire 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 Hampshire
- Southampton
- Portsmouth
- Basingstoke
- Gosport
- Waterlooville
- Farnborough
- Eastleigh
- Winchester
- Havant
- Andover
- Fareham
- Aldershot
- Fleet
- Totton
- New Milton
- Bordon
- Hythe
- Yateley
- Alton
- Southsea
- Hedge End
- Bishopstoke
- Romsey
- Hayling Island
- Tadley
- South Hayling
- Bishops Sutton
- Bishops Waltham
- Denny Lodge
- Dummer
- Fordingbridge
- Hook
- Horndean
- Liphook
- Liss
- Locks Heath
- Longstock
- Lymington
- Lyndhurst
- North Baddesley
- Odiham
- Petersfield
- Ringwood
- South Tidworth
- Stroud
- Whitchurch
- Wickham
Sports floodlighting FAQs for Hampshire
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Hampshire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Hampshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Which towns in Hampshire do you cover?
All of Hampshire, including Southampton, Portsmouth and Basingstoke. 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.