Emergency lighting installation in Atherton

What we do in Atherton: escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. We often find dark spots in Atherton buildings where partitions have moved since the original emergency lighting was installed.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Atherton

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

Self-test emergency fittings suit many Atherton buildings, because they run their own checks and flag faults, cutting the manual testing burden.

We cover the whole of Atherton, including the M46, M29 and BL5 postcode districts, and nearby places such as Tyldesley, Westhoughton and Leigh.

Atherton at a glance

AreaGreater Manchester

Postcode districtsM46, M29, BL5, WN7

NearbyTyldesley, Westhoughton and Leigh

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

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

Guide prices in Atherton

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

Guide prices in Atherton
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 Atherton

Fire safety duties for premises in Atherton 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.

Atherton FAQs

Who does the work in Atherton?

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.

How quickly can you survey in Atherton?

Most surveys in Atherton 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.

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.

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 Atherton