Sports floodlighting in Leicestershire
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 Leicestershire, including Leicester, Loughborough and Hinckley.
Sports floodlighting work in Leicestershire
Clubs and schools around Leicestershire often reuse sound existing masts and swap only the floodlights, which keeps cost and planning simpler.
What's included
- New masts with foundations
- Testing, certification and lux readings
- Spill and glare control for neighbours
- Reuse of existing masts where suitable
Guide prices in Leicestershire
Typical budgets for Leicestershire, 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 Leicestershire
External lighting in Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire
- Leicester
- Loughborough
- Hinckley
- Coalville
- Wigston Magna
- Melton Mowbray
- Oadby
- Earl Shilton
- Humberstone
- Mountsorrel
- Evington
- Glen Parva
- Braunstone
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
- Barkby
- Gilmorton
- Groby
- Kilby
- Lockington
- Market Bosworth
- Narborough
Sports floodlighting FAQs for Leicestershire
Which fire safety law applies in Leicestershire?
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.
Which towns in Leicestershire do you cover?
All of Leicestershire, including Leicester, Loughborough and Hinckley. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
Do we need planning permission?
Often, yes, especially for new masts. Spill and glare calculations usually support the application.
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.