Fit-out and new-build lighting in County Durham
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 County Durham, including Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees.
Fit-out and new-build lighting work in County Durham
We coordinate with ceiling and partition trades on County Durham fit-outs so first fix is done before ceilings close.
Fit-outs in County Durham need lighting that meets current energy rules on the day building control signs off, so we check efficacy at design stage.
What's included
- First-fix containment and cabling, second-fix luminaires
- Emergency lighting designed to BS 5266-1
- Controls designed in, not bolted on
- Coordination with ceiling, partition and M&E trades
Guide prices in County Durham
Typical budgets for County Durham, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED panel (600×600) | £50 – £145 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED batten (complete luminaire) | £75 – £190 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £55 – £145 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| DALI dimming and control | £50 – £145 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
Example: 80 LED fittings and 20 emergency fittings in a new office fit-out, about £4,950 – £14,250 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in County Durham
Fire safety duties for premises in County Durham 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 County Durham
- Darlington
- Hartlepool
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Durham
- Chester-le-Street
- Billingham
- Stanley
- Consett
- Newton Aycliffe
- Bishop Auckland
- Seaham
- Peterlee
- Spennymoor
- Cotherstone
- Esh
- Ferryhill
- Halnaby Ave
- Hutton Henry
- Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And
- Monk Hesleden
- Sedgefield
- Shadforth
- Shildon
- Stanhope
- Trimdon
- Trindon
Fit-out and new-build lighting FAQs for County Durham
Which towns in County Durham do you cover?
All of County Durham, including Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in County Durham?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in County Durham must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Do you work as a subcontractor?
Yes. We can work for a main contractor or directly for the occupier.