Emergency lighting installation in Shadforth

What we do in Shadforth: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. We often find dark spots in Shadforth buildings where partitions have moved since the original emergency lighting was installed.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Shadforth

Exit signs in Shadforth premises need to be visible from the route, which sometimes means adding directional signs at changes of direction.

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

Our teams travel to Shadforth from across County Durham. Typical nearby jobs include Trimdon, Hutton Henry and Durham, so we can often combine survey visits.

Shadforth at a glance

AreaCounty Durham

Postcode districtsDH6, TS29, TS28

NearbyTrimdon, Hutton Henry and Durham

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Illuminated exit and directional signs

Guide prices in Shadforth

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

Guide prices in Shadforth
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£55 – £145	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£120 – £380	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£50 – £145	per visit
Commercial electrician	£285 – £475	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,450 – £3,550 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Shadforth

Fire safety duties for premises in Shadforth 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.

Shadforth FAQs

How quickly can you survey in Shadforth?

Most surveys in Shadforth 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 remove the old fittings in Shadforth?

Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.

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.

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 Shadforth