Security lighting is an essential feature at commercial properties in Bristol, helping to deter intruders and keep your premises safe.

Commercial Security lighting Installation in Bristol: A Guide for Business owners

Security lighting options include floodlights that continuously light an area, motion activated sensors that detect any unexpected movement, and standby lighting that illuminates as part of a wider security response when suspicious activity is detected. To properly protect your property, a security lighting installation should be carried out by an experienced electrician.

Why install security lighting?

Installing security lighting will help keep your Bristol premises safe and secure by deterring intruders. Burglaries and acts of vandalism at commercial premises are often carried out by people who come across an easy target. They are attracted to properties where there is low visibility, particularly around entry points, which makes them unlikely to be spotted. Installing security lighting makes your premises a much less inviting prospect.

We recently completed a security lighting installation at a business based at the Warmley Business Park. As some premises in the area had some issues with vandalism, the business owners were keen to upgrade their existing security lighting to better protect their premises. Upon reviewing their current security lighting set up, we advised them to add motion activated sensors in two key areas where people may have attempted access, along with constant floodlighting in the car park and at main entrance.

Who can install security lighting?

Security lighting installations should be carried out by a qualified and experienced electrician. The reason for this is twofold. Firstly, to ensure a safe and compliant electrical installation and secondly, to ensure the lighting is correctly placed. Security lighting that is in the wrong location will fail to protect your property and, in some cases, can make an intruder’s job easier. At our recent installation in Warmley, we discovered that a rear access point had a permanent light illuminating it. Whilst this might seem like a good idea, the door was completely hidden from view from the surrounding properties. This meant the light there was only useful to someone attempting to open the door! We instead advised using motion activated lighting on the approach to this area. This type of security lighting is often enough of a shock to scare away any intruder.

What type of security lighting do I need?

Security lighting types include motion activated or PIR lights, floodlights and dusk to dawn lights. The type you need will depend on your property and there are a few things to consider to help you make the right choice. As experienced security lighting installers we can advise you of the best set up for your Bristol premises.

We’ll look at:

The area you want to light with both size and function being considered.
When you need your security lights to operate.
Whether they are protecting just your property or if they need to make the premises safer for employees too.
If there are any specific issues in your area.