Emergency lighting installation in Southampton

Escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Available across Southampton and Hampshire. Exit signs in Southampton premises need to be visible from the route, which sometimes means adding directional signs at changes of direction.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Southampton

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

Most Southampton 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.

Our teams travel to Southampton from across Hampshire. Typical nearby jobs include Hythe, Totton and Hedge End, so we can often combine survey visits.

Southampton at a glance

AreaHampshire

Postcode districtsSO14, SO15, SO17, SO19

NearbyHythe, Totton and Hedge End

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Illuminated exit and directional signs
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires

Guide prices in Southampton

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

Guide prices in Southampton
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 Southampton

For buildings in Southampton, 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.

Southampton FAQs

Do you cover all of Southampton?

Yes. We work across Southampton and the SO14, SO15 and SO17 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Hythe, Totton and Hedge End.

Can you work out of hours in Southampton?

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

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.

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.

Emergency lighting installation in Southampton