Sports floodlighting in Lancashire
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 Lancashire, including Preston, Burnley and Blackburn.
Sports floodlighting work in Lancashire
Clubs and schools around Lancashire 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
- Spill and glare control for neighbours
- Testing, certification and lux readings
- Lighting design to the governing body's guidance
Guide prices in Lancashire
Typical budgets for Lancashire, 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 Lancashire
External lighting in Lancashire 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 Lancashire
- Preston
- Burnley
- Blackburn
- Blackpool
- Fylde
- Rossendale
- Morecambe
- Lancaster
- Lytham St Annes
- Skelmersdale
- Leyland
- Accrington
- Chorley
- Darwen
- Thornton-Cleveleys
- Nelson
- Fleetwood
- Ormskirk
- Rawtenstall
- Colne
- Poulton-le-Fylde
- Heysham
- Haslingden
- Bamber Bridge
- Burscough
- Caton
- Claughton
- Clitheroe
- Freckleton
- Ightenhill
- Salterforth
- Warton
- Whittingham
Sports floodlighting FAQs for Lancashire
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Lancashire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Lancashire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Which towns in Lancashire do you cover?
All of Lancashire, including Preston, Burnley and Blackburn. 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.