Emergency lighting installation in Dorridge

Escape route lighting and exit signs designed to BS 5266-1. Available across Dorridge and the West Midlands. For larger Dorridge sites, an addressable system lets you see every emergency fitting's status from one panel.

Escape corridor with an illuminated exit sign above a fire door

Local emergency lighting installation in Dorridge

In Dorridge, 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.

Most Dorridge 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.

Dorridge sits within the West Midlands. We work throughout the B93, B91 and B94 postcode districts and surrounding places, including Solihull, Tanworth-in-Arden and Shirley.

Dorridge at a glance

AreaWest Midlands

Postcode districtsB93, B91, B94, B90

NearbySolihull, Tanworth-in-Arden and Shirley

RulesThe Fire Safety Order; Approved Document L

What's included

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

Guide prices in Dorridge

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

Guide prices in Dorridge
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£60 – £150	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Annual 3-hour emergency lighting test	£125 – £400	per visit, small system
Monthly emergency lighting function test	£50 – £150	per visit
Commercial electrician	£300 – £500	per day

Example: 25 emergency luminaires and exit signs in a two-storey office, about £1,500 – £3,750 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.

Rules that apply in Dorridge

Emergency lighting in Dorridge 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.

Dorridge FAQs

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 quickly can you survey in Dorridge?

Most surveys in Dorridge 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.

Do you remove the old fittings in Dorridge?

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 Dorridge