Sports floodlighting in the Highlands and Islands

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 the Highlands and Islands, including Inverness, Stornoway and Fort William.

Floodlit artificial grass five-a-side pitch at night

Sports floodlighting work in the Highlands and Islands

Clubs and schools around Highlands and Islands often reuse sound existing masts and swap only the floodlights, which keeps cost and planning simpler.

We cover the Highlands and Islands by arrangement. Because of travel and access, visits are usually grouped with other work in the Highlands and Islands, so please allow more time for a survey and tell us about any ferry or access constraints.

What's included

Spill and glare control for neighbours
Lighting design to the governing body's guidance
Testing, certification and lux readings
New masts with foundations

Guide prices in the Highlands and Islands

Typical budgets for the Highlands and Islands, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Guide prices in the Highlands and Islands
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 the Highlands and Islands

External lighting in the Highlands and Islands 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 the Highlands and Islands

Sports floodlighting FAQs for the Highlands and Islands

How are prices set in the Highlands and Islands?

Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.

Which fire safety law applies in the Highlands and Islands?

The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.

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.

Sports floodlighting in the Highlands and Islands