Emergency lighting installation in Basford

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

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

In Basford, 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.

Our teams travel to Basford from across Nottinghamshire. Typical nearby jobs include Nottingham, Arnold and West Bridgford, so we can often combine survey visits.

Basford at a glance

AreaNottinghamshire

Postcode districtsNG7, NG8, NG1, NG6

NearbyNottingham, Arnold and West Bridgford

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
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion

Guide prices in Basford

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

Guide prices in Basford
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 Basford

Emergency lighting in Basford 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.

Basford FAQs

How quickly can you survey in Basford?

Most surveys in Basford 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 Basford?

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

Do you remove the old fittings in Basford?

Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.

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 Basford