Emergency lighting installation in Southsea

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

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

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

Our teams travel to Southsea from across Hampshire. Typical nearby jobs include Portsmouth, Gosport and Nettlestone, so we can often combine survey visits.

Southsea at a glance

AreaHampshire

Postcode districtsPO5, PO1, PO4, PO2

NearbyPortsmouth, Gosport and Nettlestone

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
Self-test or addressable systems for larger buildings
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires

Guide prices in Southsea

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

Guide prices in Southsea
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 Southsea

Emergency lighting in Southsea 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.

Southsea FAQs

How quickly can you survey in Southsea?

Most surveys in Southsea 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.

Can you work out of hours in Southsea?

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

Who does the work in Southsea?

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 Southsea