Emergency lighting testing in Reading
What we do in Reading: monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. We leave Reading clients with a completed log book and certificate that can sit straight alongside their fire risk assessment.
Local emergency lighting testing in Reading
Many Reading businesses do their own monthly flick tests and bring us in for the annual three-hour test, repairs and the certificate.
Self-test fittings make monthly checks easier in Reading buildings, but someone still needs to read the indicators and keep the log book.
We cover the whole of Reading, including the RG1, RG4 and RG30 postcode districts, and nearby places such as Woodley, Lower Earley and Twyford.
Reading at a glance
What's included
- Log book completion and certificates
- Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
- Periodic illuminance checks
- Battery and lamp replacements
Guide prices in Reading
Typical budgets for Reading premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly emergency lighting function test | £55 – £160 | per visit |
| Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test | £135 – £430 | per visit, small system |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £65 – £160 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Commercial electrician | £320 – £535 | per day |
Example: annual 3-hour test of a small system, about £135 – £430 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Reading
Fire safety duties for premises in Reading come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Whoever is responsible for fire safety must make sure escape routes are lit if the normal supply fails, and that the system is tested and maintained.
Reading FAQs
How quickly can you survey in Reading?
Most surveys in Reading 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.
Do you remove the old fittings in Reading?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
Can you work out of hours in Reading?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Reading offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
What does an annual test cost?
As a budget, an annual duration test on a small system runs at about £125–£400 per visit, excluding VAT. Larger or high-access systems cost more.
Emergency lighting testing near Reading
- Emergency lighting testing in Woodley
- Emergency lighting testing in Lower Earley
- Emergency lighting testing in Twyford
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