Emergency lighting installation in Gloucestershire

Emergency lighting is lighting that switches on automatically when the normal supply fails, so people can find and use escape routes safely. We cover Gloucestershire, including Gloucester, Cheltenham and Stroud.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Emergency lighting installation work in Gloucestershire

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

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

What's included

Illuminated exit and directional signs
Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment

Guide prices in Gloucestershire

Typical budgets for Gloucestershire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Guide prices in Gloucestershire
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	£305 – £510	per day

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

Rules that apply in Gloucestershire

Emergency lighting in Gloucestershire 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.

Emergency lighting installation by town in Gloucestershire

Emergency lighting installation FAQs for Gloucestershire

Which towns in Gloucestershire do you cover?

All of Gloucestershire, including Gloucester, Cheltenham and Stroud. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

How are prices set in Gloucestershire?

Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.

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.

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 Gloucestershire