Emergency lighting testing in Stromness
What we do in Stromness: monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. Annual emergency lighting tests in Stromness are best booked for late afternoon or evening, so batteries can recharge overnight before people are back in.
Local emergency lighting testing in Stromness
If fittings in your Stromness premises fail their annual test, we give you a fixed price for replacement batteries or fittings before we leave.
Self-test fittings make monthly checks easier in Stromness buildings, but someone still needs to read the indicators and keep the log book.
Stromness sits within the Highlands and Islands. We work throughout the KW16 postcode district and surrounding places, including Gorseness and Kirkwall.
We cover Stromness by arrangement. Because of travel and access, visits are usually grouped with other work in the Highlands and Islands, so please allow more time for a survey and tell us about any ferry or access constraints.
Stromness at a glance
What's included
- Periodic illuminance checks
- Log book completion and certificates
- Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
- Monthly functional tests, or training so your team can do them
Guide prices in Stromness
Typical budgets for Stromness 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 Stromness
Emergency lighting in Stromness falls under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. The responsible person must make sure people can see their way out if the power fails, and keep records of testing.
Stromness FAQs
Is the price fixed?
Yes. After the survey you get a fixed price for the scope agreed. If you add to the scope later, we price the extra before doing it.
Who does the work in Stromness?
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 Stromness?
Most surveys in Stromness 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.
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.