Emergency lighting installation in Gosport

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

In Gosport, 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.

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

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

Gosport at a glance

AreaHampshire

Postcode districtsPO12, PO1, PO5, PO13

NearbyPortsmouth, Southsea and Fareham

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion

Guide prices in Gosport

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

Guide prices in Gosport
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£65 – £160	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£135 – £430	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£55 – £160	per visit
Commercial electrician	£320 – £535	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,600 – £4,000 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Gosport

Emergency lighting in Gosport 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.

Gosport FAQs

Do you cover all of Gosport?

Yes. We work across Gosport and the PO12, PO1 and PO5 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Portsmouth, Southsea and Fareham.

Which rules apply to lighting work in Gosport?

Fire safety duties come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. For new lighting, Approved Document L sets the energy efficiency requirements. We design and certify work to BS 7671 and, for emergency lighting, BS 5266-1.

Who does the work in Gosport?

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.

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 Gosport