Fit-out and new-build lighting in Berkshire
Fit-out lighting is the installation of new lighting, controls and emergency lighting during a commercial fit-out, refurbishment or new-build, from first-fix containment and cabling to second-fix luminaires and commissioning. We cover Berkshire, including Reading, Slough and Bracknell.
Fit-out and new-build lighting work in Berkshire
Fit-outs in Berkshire need lighting that meets current energy rules on the day building control signs off, so we check efficacy at design stage.
We coordinate with ceiling and partition trades on Berkshire fit-outs so first fix is done before ceilings close.
What's included
- Part L (or national equivalent) efficacy evidence for building control
- Coordination with ceiling, partition and M&E trades
- Emergency lighting designed to BS 5266-1
- Certificates, as-fitted schedules and O&M information
Guide prices in Berkshire
Typical budgets for Berkshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED panel (600×600) | £55 – £160 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED batten (complete luminaire) | £85 – £215 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £65 – £160 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| DALI dimming and control | £55 – £160 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
Example: 80 LED fittings and 20 emergency fittings in a new office fit-out, about £5,550 – £16,050 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Berkshire
Fire safety duties for premises in Berkshire come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Whoever is responsible for fire safety must make sure escape routes are lit if the normal supply fails, and that the system is tested and maintained.
Approved Document L (2021 edition, with 2023 amendments) asks for new general lighting to average at least 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt, or to use the LENI method. The 2026 edition raises this to more than 105 for work under it from 24 March 2027.
Towns we cover in Berkshire
- Reading
- Slough
- Bracknell
- Maidenhead
- Wokingham
- Newbury
- Lower Earley
- Windsor
- Crowthorne
- Thatcham
- Sandhurst
- Ascot
- Bucklebury
- Hungerford
- Sulhamstead
- Twyford
- Woodley
Fit-out and new-build lighting FAQs for Berkshire
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Berkshire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Berkshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Which towns in Berkshire do you cover?
All of Berkshire, including Reading, Slough and Bracknell. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
Do you work as a subcontractor?
Yes. We can work for a main contractor or directly for the occupier.