Commercial lighting in Lerwick
Lerwick is a local centre in the Highlands and Islands. We handle LED upgrades, emergency lighting and testing, external and car park lighting and maintenance for Lerwick premises, with a free survey and fixed price.
Working in Lerwick
Lerwick sits within the Highlands and Islands. We work throughout the ZE1 postcode district and surrounding places, including Toab.
We cover Lerwick by arrangement. Because of travel and access, visits are usually grouped with other work in the Highlands and Islands, so please allow more time for a survey and tell us about any ferry or access constraints.
Lighting services in Lerwick
More services across the Highlands and Islands
- Healthcare and care home lighting
- LED high bay lighting
- Retail and shop lighting
- Lighting controls
- Lighting surveys and lux testing
Guide prices in Lerwick
Typical budgets for Lerwick premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £800 – £1,500 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| LED floodlight | £200 – £500 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED panel (600×600) | £50 – £150 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test | £125 – £400 | per visit, small system |
Rules that apply in Lerwick
Emergency lighting in Lerwick falls under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The responsible person must make sure people can see their way out if the power fails, and keep records of testing.
In Lerwick, new and replacement lighting is judged against Section 6 of the Scottish building standards, so we choose fittings with efficacy to spare and keep the evidence on file.
Lerwick FAQs
Can you work out of hours in Lerwick?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Lerwick offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
Do you cover all of Lerwick?
Yes. We work across Lerwick and the ZE1 postcode district, plus nearby places such as Toab.
Which rules apply to lighting work in Lerwick?
Fire safety duties come from the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. For new lighting, Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the energy efficiency requirements. We design and certify work to BS 7671 and, for emergency lighting, BS 5266-1.
Do you remove the old fittings in Lerwick?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.