Fit-out and new-build lighting in the West Midlands
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 West Midlands, including Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton.
Fit-out and new-build lighting work in the West Midlands
We coordinate with ceiling and partition trades on West Midlands fit-outs so first fix is done before ceilings close.
Fit-outs in West Midlands need lighting that meets current energy rules on the day building control signs off, so we check efficacy at design stage.
What's included
- Controls designed in, not bolted on
- Coordination with ceiling, partition and M&E trades
- Part L (or national equivalent) efficacy evidence for building control
- First-fix containment and cabling, second-fix luminaires
Guide prices in the West Midlands
Typical budgets for the West Midlands, 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 West Midlands
Emergency lighting in the West Midlands 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 the West Midlands
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Wolverhampton
- Dudley
- Walsall
- Solihull
- Sutton Coldfield
- West Bromwich
- Halesowen
- Stourbridge
- Smethwick
- Willenhall
- Tipton
- Bloxwich
- Wednesfield
- Washwood Heath
- Aston
- Shirley
- Brierley Hill
- Aldridge
- Acocks Green
- Bartley Green
- Wednesbury
- Kingswinford
- Brownhills
- Castle Bromwich
- Chelmsley Wood
- Dorridge
Fit-out and new-build lighting FAQs for the West Midlands
Which towns in the West Midlands do you cover?
All of the West Midlands, including Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
Which fire safety law applies in the West Midlands?
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.