Emergency lighting testing in Thatcham
Monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. If fittings in your Thatcham premises fail their annual test, we give you a fixed price for replacement batteries or fittings before we leave.
Local emergency lighting testing in Thatcham
Many Thatcham businesses do their own monthly flick tests and bring us in for the annual three-hour test, repairs and the certificate.
We leave Thatcham clients with a completed log book and certificate that can sit straight alongside their fire risk assessment.
Thatcham is a substantial town, covered by postcode districts RG19, RG18 and RG14. We regularly work across Berkshire, so access, parking and out-of-hours working are planned before we arrive.
Thatcham at a glance
What's included
- Annual full-duration discharge tests
- Battery and lamp replacements
- Periodic illuminance checks
- Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
Guide prices in Thatcham
Typical budgets for Thatcham 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 Thatcham
For buildings in Thatcham, the duty to provide adequate emergency lighting where escape routes need it, and to keep it tested, sits with the responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Thatcham FAQs
Who does the work in Thatcham?
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.
Do you remove the old fittings in Thatcham?
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 Thatcham?
Most surveys in Thatcham 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.
How often should emergency lighting be tested?
A brief functional test monthly and a full rated-duration test once a year, with results recorded. BS EN 50172:2024 also calls for illuminance measurement at five-year intervals.
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