Emergency lighting installation in Ashton-under-Lyne

What we do in Ashton-under-Lyne: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Most Ashton-under-Lyne 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.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Ashton-under-Lyne

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

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

For Ashton-under-Lyne premises we plan works around opening hours, deliveries and shared access, which matters on mixed-use estates and high streets.

Ashton-under-Lyne at a glance

AreaGreater Manchester

Postcode districtsOL7, OL6, SK16, M43

NearbyDukinfield, Stalybridge and Droylsden

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion

Guide prices in Ashton-under-Lyne

Typical budgets for Ashton-under-Lyne premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.

Guide prices in Ashton-under-Lyne
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-under-Lyne

Emergency lighting in Ashton-under-Lyne 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.

Ashton-under-Lyne FAQs

Can you work out of hours in Ashton-under-Lyne?

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

Do you cover all of Ashton-under-Lyne?

Yes. We work across Ashton-under-Lyne and the OL7, OL6 and SK16 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Dukinfield, Stalybridge and Droylsden.

How quickly can you survey in Ashton-under-Lyne?

Most surveys in Ashton-under-Lyne can be booked within a few working days. Tell us about any deadlines, such as a lease end or a fire risk assessment action, and we will try to fit around them.

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 Ashton-under-Lyne