Sports floodlighting in Shropshire
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 Shropshire, including Telford, Shrewsbury and Loughton.
Sports floodlighting work in Shropshire
Clubs and schools around Shropshire often reuse sound existing masts and swap only the floodlights, which keeps cost and planning simpler.
What's included
- Testing, certification and lux readings
- Reuse of existing masts where suitable
- Spill and glare control for neighbours
- Booking-system and timer integration
Guide prices in Shropshire
Typical budgets for Shropshire, 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 Shropshire
External lighting in Shropshire 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 Shropshire
- Telford
- Shrewsbury
- Loughton
- Wellington
- Oswestry
- Ryton
- Albrighton
- Bridgnorth
- Broseley
- Chetton
- Church Stretton
- Cleobury Mortimer
- Ellesmere
- Hopesay
- Longden
- Ludlow
- Lydham
- Madeley
- Much Wenlock
- Myddle
- Newport
- Oswestry Rural
- Rodington
- Shifnal
- St Georges and Priorslee
- Sutton upon Tern
- Whitchurch Rural
Sports floodlighting FAQs for Shropshire
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Shropshire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Shropshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Which towns in Shropshire do you cover?
All of Shropshire, including Telford, Shrewsbury and Loughton. 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.