Emergency lighting installation in Caterham

Escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Most Caterham 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 Caterham

We often find dark spots in Caterham buildings where partitions have moved since the original emergency lighting was installed.

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

Caterham sits within Surrey. We work throughout the CR3, CR6 and RH9 postcode districts and surrounding places, including Godstone, Coulsdon and Purley.

Caterham at a glance

AreaSurrey

Postcode districtsCR3, CR6, RH9, CR5

NearbyGodstone, Coulsdon and Purley

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
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Illuminated exit and directional signs

Guide prices in Caterham

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

Guide prices in Caterham
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 Caterham

Emergency lighting in Caterham 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.

Caterham FAQs

Who does the work in Caterham?

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.

Which rules apply to lighting work in Caterham?

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.

Do you remove the old fittings in Caterham?

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 Caterham