Fit-out and new-build lighting in Greater London

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 Greater London, including Brent, Islington and Bexley.

Office fit-out in progress with new suspended LED lights installed

Fit-out and new-build lighting work in Greater London

Fit-outs in Greater London 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 Greater London fit-outs so first fix is done before ceilings close.

What's included

Certificates, as-fitted schedules and O&M information
Part L (or national equivalent) efficacy evidence for building control
Coordination with ceiling, partition and M&E trades
Controls designed in, not bolted on

Guide prices in Greater London

Typical budgets for Greater London, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Guide prices in Greater London
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
LED panel (600×600)	£55 – £175	per fitting, supplied and fitted
LED batten (complete luminaire)	£90 – £230	per fitting, supplied and fitted
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£70 – £175	per fitting, supplied and fitted
DALI dimming and control	£55 – £175	per luminaire, on top of the fitting

Example: 80 LED fittings and 20 emergency fittings in a new office fit-out, about £6,000 – £17,250 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Greater London

Emergency lighting in Greater London 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.

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 Greater London

Fit-out and new-build lighting FAQs for Greater London

What energy rules apply to new lighting in Greater London?

Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Greater London must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.

Which fire safety law applies in Greater London?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.

Do you work as a subcontractor?

Yes. We can work for a main contractor or directly for the occupier.

Fit-out and new-build lighting in Greater London