Emergency lighting testing in Durham
Monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. If fittings in your Durham premises fail their annual test, we give you a fixed price for replacement batteries or fittings before we leave.
Local emergency lighting testing in Durham
We leave Durham clients with a completed log book and certificate that can sit straight alongside their fire risk assessment.
Annual emergency lighting tests in Durham are best booked for late afternoon or evening, so batteries can recharge overnight before people are back in.
Durham sits within County Durham. We work throughout the DH1 and DH7 postcode districts and surrounding places, including Esh, Shadforth and Spennymoor.
Durham at a glance
What's included
- Annual full-duration discharge tests
- Periodic illuminance checks
- Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
- Battery and lamp replacements
Guide prices in Durham
Typical budgets for Durham premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly emergency lighting function test | £50 – £145 | per visit |
| Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test | £120 – £380 | per visit, small system |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £55 – £145 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Commercial electrician | £285 – £475 | per day |
Example: annual 3-hour test of a small system, about £120 – £380 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Durham
For buildings in Durham, 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.
Durham FAQs
Do you cover all of Durham?
Yes. We work across Durham and the DH1 and DH7 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Esh, Shadforth and Spennymoor.
Who does the work in Durham?
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.
How quickly can you survey in Durham?
Most surveys in Durham 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.
Emergency lighting testing near Durham
- Emergency lighting testing in Esh
- Emergency lighting testing in Shadforth
- Emergency lighting testing in Spennymoor
- Emergency lighting testing in Chester-le-Street
- Emergency lighting testing in Houghton-Le-Spring
- Emergency lighting testing in Ferryhill