Sports floodlighting in Tyne and Wear
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 Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields.
Sports floodlighting work in Tyne and Wear
Clubs and schools around Tyne and Wear often reuse sound existing masts and swap only the floodlights, which keeps cost and planning simpler.
What's included
- Testing, certification and lux readings
- New masts with foundations
- Spill and glare control for neighbours
- Booking-system and timer integration
Guide prices in Tyne and Wear
Typical budgets for Tyne and Wear, 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 | £9,500 – £23,750 | whole project |
| Floodlighting for a full-size football pitch | £33,250 – £71,250 | whole project, from |
| LED floodlight | £190 – £475 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £145 – £285 | per day |
Example: floodlighting a 5-a-side pitch, about £9,500 – £23,750 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Tyne and Wear
External lighting in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sunderland
- South Shields
- Gateshead
- Washington
- Tynemouth
- Wallsend
- Newburn
- North Shields
- Whitley Bay
- Houghton-Le-Spring
- Felling
- Jarrow
- Gosforth
- Hebburn
- Whickham
- Blaydon-on-Tyne
- Blaydon
- Brunswick
- Byker
- Castletown
- Longbenton
Sports floodlighting FAQs for Tyne and Wear
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Tyne and Wear?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Tyne and Wear must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Which towns in Tyne and Wear do you cover?
All of Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields. 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.