Emergency lighting installation in Wallsend

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

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

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

Wallsend is a working town with a good mix of businesses, covered by postcode districts NE28, NE6 and NE31. We regularly work across Tyne and Wear, so access, parking and out-of-hours working are planned before we arrive.

Wallsend at a glance

AreaTyne and Wear

Postcode districtsNE28, NE6, NE31, NE7

NearbyHebburn, Byker and Jarrow

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

Certificates and a log book for your fire risk assessment
Commissioning and a full-duration test on completion
Design and risk-based layout for escape routes, open areas and high-risk tasks
Maintained or non-maintained LED emergency luminaires

Guide prices in Wallsend

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

Guide prices in Wallsend
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£55 – £145	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£120 – £380	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£50 – £145	per visit
Commercial electrician	£285 – £475	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,450 – £3,550 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Wallsend

Emergency lighting in Wallsend 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.

Wallsend FAQs

How quickly can you survey in Wallsend?

Most surveys in Wallsend 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 Wallsend?

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

Which rules apply to lighting work in Wallsend?

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.

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 Wallsend