Emergency lighting installation in Gerrards Cross

In short: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Exit signs in Gerrards Cross premises need to be visible from the route, which sometimes means adding directional signs at changes of direction.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Gerrards Cross

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

Self-test emergency fittings suit many Gerrards Cross buildings, because they run their own checks and flag faults, cutting the manual testing burden.

Gerrards Cross is a substantial town, covered by postcode districts SL9, UB9 and HP9. We regularly work across Buckinghamshire, so access, parking and out-of-hours working are planned before we arrive.

Gerrards Cross at a glance

AreaBuckinghamshire

Postcode districtsSL9, UB9, HP9, HP8

NearbyChalfont Saint Peter, Denham Green and Beaconsfield

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings

Guide prices in Gerrards Cross

Typical budgets for Gerrards Cross premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.

Guide prices in Gerrards Cross
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 Gerrards Cross

For buildings in Gerrards Cross, 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.

Gerrards Cross FAQs

Do you remove the old fittings in Gerrards Cross?

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 Gerrards Cross?

Most surveys in Gerrards Cross 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.

Which rules apply to lighting work in Gerrards Cross?

Fire safety duties come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. For new lighting, Approved Document L sets the energy efficiency requirements. We design and certify work to BS 7671 and, for emergency lighting, BS 5266-1.

How long must emergency lights last?

The rated duration is set by the design and risk assessment. Three hours is common in premises that may be reoccupied after an incident.

Emergency lighting installation in Gerrards Cross