Fit-out and new-build lighting in the Highlands and Islands

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 the Highlands and Islands, including Inverness, Stornoway and Fort William.

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

Fit-out and new-build lighting work in the Highlands and Islands

We coordinate with ceiling and partition trades on Highlands and Islands fit-outs so first fix is done before ceilings close.

Fit-outs in Highlands and Islands need lighting that meets current energy rules on the day building control signs off, so we check efficacy at design stage.

We cover the Highlands and Islands by arrangement. Because of travel and access, visits are usually grouped with other work in the Highlands and Islands, so please allow more time for a survey and tell us about any ferry or access constraints.

What's included

Coordination with ceiling, partition and M&E trades
Emergency lighting designed to BS 5266-1
Controls designed in, not bolted on
First-fix containment and cabling, second-fix luminaires

Guide prices in the Highlands and Islands

Typical budgets for the Highlands and Islands, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Guide prices in the Highlands and Islands
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 the Highlands and Islands

For buildings in the Highlands and Islands, the duty to provide adequate emergency lighting where escape routes need it, and to keep it tested, sits with the responsible person under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006.

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 the Highlands and Islands

Fit-out and new-build lighting FAQs for the Highlands and Islands

Which towns in the Highlands and Islands do you cover?

All of the Highlands and Islands, including Inverness, Stornoway and Fort William. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

Which fire safety law applies in the Highlands and Islands?

The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 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 the Highlands and Islands