Business Details
30 Years
experience
Expert Lighting Design Services in Stockton-on-Tees
Stainton Lighting Design Services (SLDS) is an award-winning UK-based lighting design consultancy established in 1996. Our team specialises in exterior lighting and electrical design, delivering complex projects for highways, local authorities, and architectural landmarks. With expertise in Highways Agency schemes, energy-efficient lighting strategies, and heritage site illumination, we combine technical precision with creative vision. Our multidisciplinary engineers collaborate closely with architects, contractors, and end-users to tailor solutions for diverse projects.Recognised for excellence, we contributed to prestigious schemes like Durham Cathedral and Newport Bridge. Our in-house data collection team ensures robust asset management strategies, while our leadership actively shapes industry standards through roles in the Institution of Lighting Professionals (ILP). Committed to innovation, we integrate LED technology and smart control systems to meet evolving client needs.
Services
Architectural Lighting
Highway Lighting Design
Sports Lighting
Lighting Impact Assessments
Electrical Design
Asset Management
Tunnel Lighting
LED Retrofit Solutions
Control Systems Design
Maintenance Strategies
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- Established in 1996 with a proven track record in complex lighting projects
- Team of multi-skilled engineers and ILP-certified professionals
- Award-winning work on World Heritage Sites like Durham Cathedral
- Specialists in Highways Agency and local authority energy projects
- In-house asset management and data collection capabilities
Services
Architectural Lighting
Specialist illumination for historic buildings and structures, including World Heritage Sites. Our team combines technical precision with aesthetic sensitivity to highlight architectural features while meeting conservation standards. Projects include Durham Cathedral and Toffee Factory schemes.
Highway Lighting Design
Comprehensive solutions for major highway schemes and local authority projects. We design compliant, energy-efficient systems for motorways, trunk roads, and urban environments, including Section 38/278 agreements and Highways England contracts.
Sports Lighting
Tailored floodlighting for sports grounds, car parks, and recreational areas. Our designs meet BS EN 12193 standards, balancing visibility, safety, and glare control while incorporating energy-saving LED technology.
Lighting Impact Assessments
Detailed evaluations to mitigate environmental effects of new developments. We produce technical reports assessing sky glow, light trespass, and ecological impacts, ensuring compliance with local authority planning requirements.
Asset Management
Strategic lifecycle management for lighting infrastructure. Our services include condition surveys, replacement programmes, and digital asset tracking to optimise maintenance budgets and extend system longevity.
People
Anthony Smith
Director
With over 30 years in exterior lighting, Anthony leads design for major highway and heritage projects. Fellow of the ILP and former President, he specialises in technical standards and asset management strategies.
Steve Edwards
Discipline Lead (Architectural)
Architectural lighting expert with 15+ years at SLDS. Designed dynamic systems for Durham Cathedral and Newport Bridge. ILP lecturer and advocate for LED technology advancements in heritage contexts.
Dave Hall
Discipline Lead (Electrical)
Electrical design specialist with 40 years' industry experience. NEBOSH-certified, focusing on highway lighting compliance and technical standards for Highways England projects.
Neil Jackson
Discipline Lead (Highways)
20-year lighting industry veteran with expertise in highway schemes. Manages Highways England contracts and value management reports, combining operational and design experience.
Elizabeth Harrison
Lighting Designer
ILP Diploma Distinction holder specialising in local authority projects. Key contributor to Stockton and Gateshead LED replacement programmes, with expertise in lighting checks and site surveys.
Questions
What areas do you specialise in?
We focus on exterior lighting design for highways, architectural projects, sports facilities, and heritage sites across the UK.
How experienced is your team?
Our engineers have over 200 combined years of experience, including ILP fellows and specialists in Highways England contracts.
Can you handle large-scale projects?
Yes, we've delivered schemes for Durham World Heritage Site, Stockton High Street, and Highways Agency contracts.
Do you offer maintenance services?
We provide asset management strategies and maintenance specifications, though not direct maintenance operations.
Are you involved in industry standards?
Our team contributes to ILP technical reports and sits on national lighting standards committees.
What technology do you use?
We implement LED systems, DMX controls, and smart lighting solutions for energy efficiency and dynamic effects.
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