Morningside · Body corporate
Bollard lighting refresh
Five aged bollard lights were removed, new bases were concreted and modern bollards installed, improving visibility and security around the complex.
Lighting Maintenance Brisbane for Body Corporates & Businesses
Common-area, car park, security and commercial lighting kept working, with scheduled maintenance, fast repairs and LED upgrades that cut running costs.
Dark stairwells, flickering car park lights and dead path lights are safety risks and the first thing residents and customers complain about. We look after lighting across unit complexes, offices, shops and warehouses, from one-off repairs to scheduled maintenance rounds and full LED upgrades.
32LED hi-bays fitted in one Banyo warehouse
Stratacommon areas, paths & car parks
5.0★311 Google reviews
- Scheduled maintenance rounds
- LED upgrades
- Reports for managers
- Lifetime workmanship guarantee
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Tell us about your property and we will arrange a lighting audit and recommend a maintenance plan with fixed pricing.
- Unit and townhouse complexes
- Offices and retail
- Car parks and external areas
- Warehouses and industrial sites
Lighting that keeps people safe, and complaints down
Common-area lightingIn a unit complex or commercial site, lighting is part of safety and security. Residents need to see steps and paths at night, car parks need to feel safe, and entries need to be well lit. When lights fail, the body corporate or owner is usually the one responsible, and the one fielding the complaints.
- Dark spots at nightFailed path, garden or bollard lights on walkways.
- Flickering fittingsAgeing fluorescent tubes and failing drivers.
- Lights on all dayFaulty sensors, timers or photocells wasting power.
- Damaged poles & bollardsVehicles, weather and age take their toll on outdoor fittings.
Pair lighting maintenance with emergency light testing to cover common-area lighting in one program.
What we maintain
Stairwells & corridors
Internal common-area lighting, including sensor-controlled fittings.
Car parks
Basement and open car park lighting for safety and security.
Paths & bollards
Garden, path and bollard lighting around complexes.
Street & pole lights
Private street lights and pole-top floodlights within estates.
Security floodlights
Sensor floodlights for entries, laneways and back-of-house areas.
Offices
LED panels, downlights and controls in commercial fit-outs.
Warehouses
Hi-bay lighting for warehouses, workshops and loading areas.
Timers & sensors
Photocells, time clocks and motion sensors set and serviced.
Reactive repairs vs a maintenance program
| Fix it when it fails | Scheduled maintenance | |
|---|---|---|
| Dark areas | Failures sit until someone complains | Faults found and fixed on regular rounds |
| Call-out costs | Separate visits for each failure | Repairs grouped into planned visits |
| Budgeting | Unpredictable | Predictable costs for committees and owners |
| Records | Little or no history | Reports showing what was checked and fixed |
The LED upgrade case
- LED fittings use far less energy than older fluorescent and halogen fittings.
- Longer lamp life means fewer failures and fewer maintenance visits.
- Upgrades can be staged area by area to suit sinking fund budgets.
How our maintenance rounds work
- AuditEvery fitting, sensor and timer on site is recorded, along with its condition.
- PlanAgree a maintenance frequency and an LED upgrade path if needed.
- MaintainRegular rounds to check, repair and replace failed lighting.
- ReportA summary of work done and recommendations is sent to your manager.
- RespondUrgent lighting failures are prioritised between rounds.
Why good common-area lighting matters
Safety & liability
Poorly lit steps, ramps and paths are a common cause of trips and falls. Keeping common areas properly lit reduces the risk to residents and visitors, and the liability that comes with it for owners and committees.
Security & CCTV
Cameras need light to record usable footage. Well-maintained lighting in car parks, entries and laneways makes CCTV far more effective and deters unwanted visitors.
Running costs
Lights left on around the clock because of a faulty photocell or timer quietly add to the electricity bill. Correctly set controls and efficient LED fittings bring costs down.
Neighbours & light spill
Poorly aimed floodlights can shine into bedrooms and neighbouring properties. We position and adjust fittings to light the area you need without the glare.
Need cameras too? See our security and CCTV service.
Recent lighting maintenance & upgrade jobs
Banyo · Warehouse
32 LED hi-bays
Corroded and unused hi-bay fittings were removed and replaced with 32 new LED hi-bays, plus new fittings where the layout required.
Kallangur · Body corporate
Street lights restored
Three vehicle-damaged street light poles were replaced on new in-ground cages, with brighter pole-top floodlights.
Big thank you to Matt and Lincoln for changing over 3 lights. Made the initial enquiry on Friday, not expecting anything to be done for a while, but Jo had us booked in for Monday morning.
★★★★★Brett Gordon, Google review
Great communication, on time, polite, left the sites clean. Thank you Damien.
★★★★★Judy Gray, Google review
Lighting maintenance near you
Lighting maintenance FAQs
Who is responsible for common-area lighting?
In most unit complexes the body corporate is responsible for lighting on common property. In commercial buildings it depends on the lease, but it is often the owner or the tenant for their own space.
How often should lighting be checked?
It depends on the site. Busy complexes and commercial sites benefit from regular rounds, often quarterly, while smaller sites may only need checks a couple of times a year.
Is it worth upgrading to LED?
Usually, yes. LED fittings use much less power, last far longer and reduce maintenance call-outs. We can stage upgrades to suit your budget.
Can you fix lights on timers and sensors?
Yes. We service photocells, time clocks and motion sensors so lights come on when they should and switch off when they are not needed.
Do you replace damaged light poles?
Yes. Like our Kallangur job, we replace damaged poles and foundations, and can upgrade to brighter, more efficient fittings at the same time.
Do you provide reports?
Yes. After each visit we report what was checked, repaired and recommended, so managers and committees have a clear record.
Related services
Tired of dark spots and lighting complaints? Let us look after it.
Call 1300 385 599 (Mon to Fri, 8:00am to 4:30pm) or request a quote online. Tell us about your site and we will recommend a maintenance plan with a fixed price.
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