Sports floodlighting in Herefordshire
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 Herefordshire, including Hereford, Allensmore and Bromyard.
Sports floodlighting work in Herefordshire
Clubs and schools around Herefordshire 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
- Lighting design to the governing body's guidance
- Reuse of existing masts where suitable
- New masts with foundations
Guide prices in Herefordshire
Typical budgets for Herefordshire, 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 Herefordshire
External lighting in Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire
Sports floodlighting FAQs for Herefordshire
How are prices set in Herefordshire?
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 Herefordshire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Herefordshire 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.