Emergency lighting installation in Harlow

In short: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. For larger Harlow sites, an addressable system lets you see every emergency fitting's status from one panel.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Harlow

In Harlow, 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.

Most Harlow 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.

Harlow is one of the larger places we cover, covered by postcode districts CM20, CM18 and CM17. We regularly work across Essex, so access, parking and out-of-hours working are planned before we arrive.

Harlow at a glance

AreaEssex

Postcode districtsCM20, CM18, CM17, CM19

NearbySawbridgeworth, Much Hadham and Epping

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Illuminated exit and directional signs
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion

Guide prices in Harlow

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

Guide prices in Harlow
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£60 – £155	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£130 – £410	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£50 – £155	per visit
Commercial electrician	£310 – £515	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,550 – £3,850 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Harlow

Emergency lighting in Harlow falls under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The responsible person must make sure people can see their way out if the power fails, and keep records of testing.

Harlow FAQs

Do you cover all of Harlow?

Yes. We work across Harlow and the CM20, CM18 and CM17 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Sawbridgeworth, Much Hadham and Epping.

Do you remove the old fittings in Harlow?

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

Can you work out of hours in Harlow?

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

What does emergency lighting cost?

As a budget, emergency luminaires and exit signs cost around £60–£150 each supplied and installed, excluding VAT. New circuits, design and certification on larger sites add to this.

Emergency lighting installation in Harlow