Sports floodlighting in Kent
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 Kent, including Saint Peters, Maidstone and Gillingham.
Sports floodlighting work in Kent
Clubs and schools around Kent often reuse sound existing masts and swap only the floodlights, which keeps cost and planning simpler.
What's included
- Reuse of existing masts where suitable
- Booking-system and timer integration
- Lighting design to the governing body's guidance
- New masts with foundations
Guide prices in Kent
Typical budgets for Kent, 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 Kent
External lighting in Kent 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 Kent
- Saint Peters
- Maidstone
- Gillingham
- Chatham
- Tunbridge Wells
- Folkestone
- Margate
- Ashford
- Canterbury
- Sittingbourne
- Gravesend
- Dartford
- Ramsgate
- Dover
- Tonbridge
- Strood
- Whitstable
- Deal
- Sevenoaks
- Rochester
- Herne Bay
- Broadstairs
- Faversham
- Swanley
- Longfield
- Hartley
- Swanscombe
- Birchington
- Cranbrook
- Ditton
- Dunton Green
- Edenbridge
- Four Throws
- Hawkinge
- Hoo St Werburgh
- Horton Kirby
- Hythe
- Leeds
- Lower Hardres
- Manston
- Meopham Station
- New Romney
- Queenborough
- Sandwich
- Shadoxhurst
- Smarden
- Snodland
- Tenterden
- West Farleigh
- West Malling
- Whitfield
- Wingham
- Wrotham
- Wye
- Yalding
Sports floodlighting FAQs for Kent
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Kent?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Kent must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Which fire safety law applies in Kent?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 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.