Emergency lighting testing in Hexham
In short: monthly function tests, annual duration tests and certificates. Where Hexham buildings have changed layout, the annual test is a good moment to check that routes are still properly covered.
Local emergency lighting testing in Hexham
Many Hexham businesses do their own monthly flick tests and bring us in for the annual three-hour test, repairs and the certificate.
Annual emergency lighting tests in Hexham are best booked for late afternoon or evening, so batteries can recharge overnight before people are back in.
Our teams travel to Hexham from across Northumberland. Typical nearby jobs include Corbridge, Broomhaugh and Riding and Allendale, so we can often combine survey visits.
Hexham at a glance
What's included
- Battery and lamp replacements
- Fault reports with fixed prices for repairs
- Annual full-duration discharge tests
- Periodic illuminance checks
Guide prices in Hexham
Typical budgets for Hexham 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 Hexham
For buildings in Hexham, 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.
Hexham FAQs
Can you work out of hours in Hexham?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Hexham offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
Do you remove the old fittings in Hexham?
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 Hexham?
Most surveys in Hexham 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.
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 Hexham
- Emergency lighting testing in Corbridge
- Emergency lighting testing in Broomhaugh and Riding
- Emergency lighting testing in Allendale
- Emergency lighting testing in Stocksfield
- Emergency lighting testing in Prudhoe
- Emergency lighting testing in Stamfordham