Emergency lighting installation in Greater Manchester

Emergency lighting is lighting that switches on automatically when the normal supply fails, so people can find and use escape routes safely. We cover Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham and Wigan.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Emergency lighting installation work in Greater Manchester

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

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

What's included

Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Illuminated exit and directional signs
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings

Guide prices in Greater Manchester

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

Guide prices in Greater Manchester
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£60 – £145	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£125 – £390	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£50 – £145	per visit
Commercial electrician	£295 – £490	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,450 – £3,700 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Greater Manchester

For buildings in Greater Manchester, 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.

Emergency lighting installation by town in Greater Manchester

Emergency lighting installation FAQs for Greater Manchester

Which fire safety law applies in Greater Manchester?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.

How are prices set in Greater Manchester?

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

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.

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 Greater Manchester