Emergency lighting installation in Reading

Escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Available across Reading and Berkshire. In Reading, as elsewhere, the person responsible for fire safety must make sure escape routes are lit if the power fails. A clear design and certificate is the simplest evidence for your fire risk assessment.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Reading

Most Reading premises we survey have emergency lighting that has grown piecemeal. We map every escape route and open area against BS 5266-1 before suggesting new fittings.

We often find dark spots in Reading buildings where partitions have moved since the original emergency lighting was installed.

Reading is a major centre for offices, retail and industry, covered by postcode districts RG1, RG4 and RG30. We regularly work across Berkshire, so access, parking and out-of-hours working are planned before we arrive.

Reading at a glance

AreaBerkshire

Postcode districtsRG1, RG4, RG30, RG6

NearbyWoodley, Lower Earley and Twyford

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Illuminated exit and directional signs
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings

Guide prices in Reading

Typical budgets for Reading premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.

Guide prices in Reading
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£65 – £160	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£135 – £430	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£55 – £160	per visit
Commercial electrician	£320 – £535	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,600 – £4,000 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Reading

Fire safety duties for premises in Reading come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. 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.

Reading FAQs

Can you work out of hours in Reading?

Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Reading offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.

How quickly can you survey in Reading?

Most surveys in Reading 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.

Who does the work in Reading?

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.

Which standard applies?

BS 5266-1:2025 is the current code of practice, replacing the 2016 edition. It works alongside BS EN 1838:2024 for light levels and BS EN 50172:2024 for installation, testing and records.

Emergency lighting installation in Reading