Emergency lighting testing in Liberton and Craigmillar
In short: monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. Many Liberton and Craigmillar businesses do their own monthly flick tests and bring us in for the annual three-hour test, repairs and the certificate.

Local emergency lighting testing in Liberton and Craigmillar
We leave Liberton and Craigmillar clients with a completed log book and certificate that can sit straight alongside their fire risk assessment.
Annual emergency lighting tests in Liberton and Craigmillar are best booked for late afternoon or evening, so batteries can recharge overnight before people are back in.
We cover the whole of Liberton and Craigmillar, including the EH16, EH17 and EH9 postcode districts, and nearby places such as Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston, Portobello and Edinburgh.
Liberton and Craigmillar at a glance
What's included
- Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
- Periodic illuminance checks
- Log book completion and certificates
- Battery and lamp replacements
Guide prices in Liberton and Craigmillar
Typical budgets for Liberton and Craigmillar premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly emergency lighting function test | £50 – £150 | per visit |
| Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test | £125 – £400 | per visit, small system |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £60 – £150 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Commercial electrician | £300 – £500 | per day |
Example: annual 3-hour test of a small system, about £125 – £400 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Liberton and Craigmillar
Fire safety duties for premises in Liberton and Craigmillar come from the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. 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.
Liberton and Craigmillar FAQs
Can you work out of hours in Liberton and Craigmillar?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Liberton and Craigmillar offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
How quickly can you survey in Liberton and Craigmillar?
Most surveys in Liberton and Craigmillar 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 cover all of Liberton and Craigmillar?
Yes. We work across Liberton and Craigmillar and the EH16, EH17 and EH9 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston, Portobello and Edinburgh.
Can we do the monthly tests ourselves?
Yes. A trained, competent person can do the monthly flick test and record it. Many businesses do this in-house and bring us in for the annual test and repairs.
Emergency lighting testing near Liberton and Craigmillar
- Emergency lighting testing in Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston
- Emergency lighting testing in Portobello
- Emergency lighting testing in Edinburgh
- Emergency lighting testing in Loanhead
- Emergency lighting testing in Leith
- Emergency lighting testing in Gorgie, Stenhouse and Sighthill