Sports floodlighting in Somerset
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 Somerset, including Mendip, Bath and Weston-super-Mare.
Sports floodlighting work in Somerset
Clubs and schools around Somerset often reuse sound existing masts and swap only the floodlights, which keeps cost and planning simpler.
What's included
- Lighting design to the governing body's guidance
- Booking-system and timer integration
- Reuse of existing masts where suitable
- Spill and glare control for neighbours
Guide prices in Somerset
Typical budgets for Somerset, 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 | £10,200 – £25,500 | whole project |
| Floodlighting for a full-size football pitch | £35,700 – £76,500 | whole project, from |
| LED floodlight | £205 – £510 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £155 – £305 | per day |
Example: floodlighting a 5-a-side pitch, about £10,200 – £25,500 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Somerset
External lighting in Somerset 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 Somerset
- Mendip
- Bath
- Weston-super-Mare
- Taunton
- Yeovil
- Bridgwater
- Portishead
- Frome
- Burnham-on-Sea
- Clevedon
- Nailsea
- Keynsham
- Banwell
- Bruton
- Burnham Without
- Castle Cary
- Chard
- Cheddar
- Clutton
- Crewkerne
- Dulverton
- Glastonbury
- Hinton St George
- Hutton
- Ilminster
- Kilmersdon
- Langport
- Long Ashton
- Lydeard St Lawrence
- Martock
- Merriott
- Mudford
- Nempnett Thrubwell
- Norton Sub Hamdon
- Shepton Mallet
- Somerton
- South Petherton
- Spaxton
- St Cuthbert Out
- Stawell
- Stoke St Mary
- Street
- Templecombe
- Weare
- Wedmore
- Wellington
- Williton
- Wincanton
- Winscombe
- Wootton Courtenay
- Yatton
Sports floodlighting FAQs for Somerset
Which fire safety law applies in Somerset?
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 Somerset do you cover?
All of Somerset, including Mendip, Bath and Weston-super-Mare. 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.