Fit-out and new-build lighting in the Scottish Borders
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 Scottish Borders, including Cockburnspath, Duns and Earlston.
Fit-out and new-build lighting work in the Scottish Borders
We coordinate with ceiling and partition trades on Scottish Borders fit-outs so first fix is done before ceilings close.
Fit-outs in Scottish Borders need lighting that meets current energy rules on the day building control signs off, so we check efficacy at design stage.
What's included
- Coordination with ceiling, partition and M&E trades
- Certificates, as-fitted schedules and O&M information
- Part L (or national equivalent) efficacy evidence for building control
- First-fix containment and cabling, second-fix luminaires
Guide prices in the Scottish Borders
Typical budgets for the Scottish Borders, 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 the Scottish Borders
For buildings in the Scottish Borders, 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 Scottish Borders
- Cockburnspath
- Duns
- Earlston
- Eyemouth
- Galashiels
- Greenlaw
- Hawick
- Heriot
- Innerleithen
- Jedburgh
- Kelso
- Newtown St Boswells
- Peebles
- Selkirk
- Walkerburn
- West Linton and Dolphinton
Fit-out and new-build lighting FAQs for the Scottish Borders
Which towns in the Scottish Borders do you cover?
All of the Scottish Borders, including Cockburnspath, Duns and Earlston. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
How are prices set in the Scottish Borders?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Do you work as a subcontractor?
Yes. We can work for a main contractor or directly for the occupier.