Emergency lighting installation in Ashton in Makerfield

Escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Available across Ashton in Makerfield and Greater Manchester. In Ashton in Makerfield, 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.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Ashton in Makerfield

We often find dark spots in Ashton in Makerfield buildings where partitions have moved since the original emergency lighting was installed.

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

Ashton in Makerfield sits within Greater Manchester. We work throughout the WN4, WA12 and WA11 postcode districts and surrounding places, including Haydock, Golborne and Newton-le-Willows.

Ashton in Makerfield at a glance

AreaGreater Manchester

Postcode districtsWN4, WA12, WA11, WN3

NearbyHaydock, Golborne and Newton-le-Willows

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

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

Guide prices in Ashton in Makerfield

Typical budgets for Ashton in Makerfield premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.

Guide prices in Ashton in Makerfield
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. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Ashton in Makerfield

Fire safety duties for premises in Ashton in Makerfield 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.

Ashton in Makerfield FAQs

Who does the work in Ashton in Makerfield?

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.

Can you work out of hours in Ashton in Makerfield?

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

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 Ashton in Makerfield