SBE
Turnkey Sports Lighting
A floodlighting project has a lot of moving parts. There is the lighting design, the planning permission, the grant application, the installation, and the testing at the end, and each one is a job in itself. For a club run by volunteers who already give up their evenings, that is a lot to take on alone. So we take it on for you.
SBE delivers sports lighting as a complete turnkey service, which means one experienced partner handles everything from the first idea to the final switch-on. You get the floodlights your club needs without having to become an expert in lighting design, planning law, or grant funding along the way.
One partner, from first idea to final switch-on.
Turnkey means a single point of responsibility. Rather than juggling a lighting designer, a planning consultant, an electrical contractor, and a grant advisor, and hoping they all talk to each other, you deal with one team who does the lot.
That matters for more than convenience. When one partner owns the whole project, nothing falls through the gaps between trades, the design that gets drawn is the design that gets built, and there is always one number to call if you have a question. We guide you through each step, explain what is happening in plain English, and keep you clear on what comes next. We are your project partners, not just your installers.
How our turnkey service works
Every project runs through the same clear process, and we handle each stage for you.
Free lighting design.
We visit your grounds, survey the site, and produce a detailed lighting design showing exactly where the columns go and the lux levels you will achieve. There is no cost and no obligation, just a clear picture of what is possible.
Planning and permissions.
We prepare the planning application and the light-spill drawings your council needs, and we manage the back-and-forth with the local authority, so you are not sitting through council meetings or filling in technical forms.
Grant application support.
We help you build the lighting section of your funding application, with the quotes, drawings, and technical detail that assessors look for.
Installation.
Our team handles the civil works, the columns, the electrics, and the fittings, works safely around your grounds, and leaves the place tidy.
Switch on and sign-off.
We test the finished system against your target lux levels and hand you the documentation that proves it meets the standard for your sport and level.
By the time we switch the lights on, every part of the job has been handled by people who do this all the time, and you have a system you can rely on for the next 20 years and more.
Grant expertise that makes the difference.
For most clubs, the funding is the make-or-break part, and it is where a good partner earns their keep. Most sports lighting projects are funded through the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP), now running as the Community Sport Facilities Fund (CSFF), and we know that process inside out.
We have supported clubs through funding applications before, and we will help you put together a lighting section that stands the best chance when the next round opens. If you are not sure where your club stands or when to apply, talk to us early, because the timing of your application shapes the whole project.
Every sport. Every surface.
Whatever your club plays, the turnkey service is the same. We design and deliver lighting for GAA pitches, soccer and rugby pitches, tennis courts, athletics tracks, hockey pitches, multi-use games areas, and indoor sports facilities. Each has its own standards and its own quirks, and we design to the exact requirements of your sport and level.
why clubs choose sbe
We understand Irish clubs because we work with them every day, from small parish grounds to senior competition venues.
You get a partner who treats your project as a partnership rather than a sale, decades of experience behind every design, energy-efficient LED that cuts running costs by up to 50%, and lighting designed to meet EN 12193 and the requirements of your governing body. And we will always be straight with you about realistic timelines rather than promising something we cannot stand over.
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What does "turnkey" actually mean?
It means we handle the entire project for you, from the first lighting design through planning, grant support, and installation, to the final switch-on. One partner, one point of responsibility.
Do you help with the grant application?
Yes. We know the Sports Capital and Community Sport Facilities Fund process and prepare the lighting side of your application to give it the best chance.
How long does a project take?
Grant-funded projects typically run on an 18 to 24 month cycle from first enquiry to switch-on, so it pays to start early. We will always give you a realistic timeline.
Do you handle planning permission?
Yes. We prepare the application and the light-spill drawings and manage the process with your local authority.
What sports do you cover?
All of them, from GAA, soccer, rugby, and hockey pitches to tennis courts, athletics tracks, MUGAs, and indoor facilities.
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Ready to Get Started?
The first step is always the same, and it is free: a lighting design for your grounds. There is no cost and no pressure, just a clear picture of what your club can achieve.
Get your free lighting design today.