Commercial lighting in Whickham
Whickham is a working town with a good mix of businesses in Tyne and Wear. We handle LED upgrades, emergency lighting and testing, external and car park lighting and maintenance for Whickham premises, with a free survey and fixed price.
Working in Whickham
Whickham is a working town with a good mix of businesses, covered by postcode districts NE16, NE11 and NE21. We regularly work across Tyne and Wear, so access, parking and out-of-hours working are planned before we arrive.
Lighting services in Whickham
More services across Tyne and Wear
- Architectural and facade lighting
- Sports floodlighting
- Floodlighting
- Commercial lighting design
- Healthcare and care home lighting
Guide prices in Whickham
Typical budgets for Whickham premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED high bay | £145 – £380 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test | £120 – £380 | per visit, small system |
| 6 m column with LED lantern | £760 – £1,425 | per column, incl. foundation and a moderate cable run |
| LED batten (complete luminaire) | £75 – £190 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
Rules that apply in Whickham
Emergency lighting in Whickham falls under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The responsible person must make sure people can see their way out if the power fails, and keep records of testing.
In Whickham, new and replacement lighting is judged against Approved Document L, so we choose fittings with efficacy to spare and keep the evidence on file.
Whickham FAQs
Who does the work in Whickham?
Work is carried out by vetted electricians working under S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which is responsible for the job and invoices you directly.
Which rules apply to lighting work in Whickham?
Fire safety duties come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. For new lighting, Approved Document L 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 Whickham?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
How quickly can you survey in Whickham?
Most surveys in Whickham can be booked within a few working days. Tell us about any deadlines, such as a lease end or a fire risk assessment action, and we will try to fit around them.