Fit-out and new-build lighting in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
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 Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, including Glasgow, Bearsden and Newton Mearns.
Fit-out and new-build lighting work in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
We coordinate with ceiling and partition trades on Glasgow and Dunbartonshire fit-outs so first fix is done before ceilings close.
Fit-outs in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire 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
- Coordination with ceiling, partition and M&E trades
- Certificates, as-fitted schedules and O&M information
- Emergency lighting designed to BS 5266-1
Guide prices in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
Typical budgets for Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED panel (600×600) | £50 – £150 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED batten (complete luminaire) | £80 – £200 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £60 – £150 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| DALI dimming and control | £50 – £150 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
Example: 80 LED fittings and 20 emergency fittings in a new office fit-out, about £5,200 – £15,000 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
Fire safety duties for premises in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire come from the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. 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.
Standard 6.5 of the Scottish building standards covers efficient, controllable lighting. The non-domestic guidance uses 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt for general lighting, or LENI.
Towns we cover in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
- Glasgow
- Bearsden
- Newton Mearns
- Clydebank
- Alexandria
- Bishopbriggs
- Dumbarton
- Kirkintilloch
- Barrhead
- Clarkston
- Giffnock
- Milngavie
Fit-out and new-build lighting FAQs for Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
Which towns in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire do you cover?
All of Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, including Glasgow, Bearsden and Newton Mearns. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire?
Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the efficiency that new lighting in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire 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.