Sports floodlighting in the Scottish Borders
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 Scottish Borders, including Cockburnspath, Duns and Earlston.
Sports floodlighting work in the Scottish Borders
Clubs and schools around Scottish Borders 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
- Testing, certification and lux readings
- Lighting design to the governing body's guidance
- Booking-system and timer integration
Guide prices in the Scottish Borders
Typical budgets for the Scottish Borders, 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 the Scottish Borders
External lighting in the Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders
- Cockburnspath
- Duns
- Earlston
- Eyemouth
- Galashiels
- Greenlaw
- Hawick
- Heriot
- Innerleithen
- Jedburgh
- Kelso
- Newtown St Boswells
- Peebles
- Selkirk
- Walkerburn
- West Linton and Dolphinton
Sports floodlighting FAQs for the Scottish Borders
What energy rules apply to new lighting in the Scottish Borders?
Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the efficiency that new lighting in the Scottish Borders must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
How are prices set in the Scottish Borders?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
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.