Emergency lighting installation in Wickford

What we do in Wickford: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Self-test emergency fittings suit many Wickford buildings, because they run their own checks and flag faults, cutting the manual testing burden.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Wickford

For larger Wickford sites, an addressable system lets you see every emergency fitting's status from one panel.

In Wickford, 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.

Our teams travel to Wickford from across Essex. Typical nearby jobs include Pitsea, Rayleigh and Basildon, so we can often combine survey visits.

Wickford at a glance

AreaEssex

Postcode districtsSS12, SS11, SS13, SS14

NearbyPitsea, Rayleigh and Basildon

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings

Guide prices in Wickford

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

Guide prices in Wickford
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 Wickford

For buildings in Wickford, 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.

Wickford FAQs

Do you cover all of Wickford?

Yes. We work across Wickford and the SS12, SS11 and SS13 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Pitsea, Rayleigh and Basildon.

Who does the work in Wickford?

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.

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.

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 Wickford