LED high bay lighting in Cambridgeshire
High bay lighting is lighting designed for tall spaces, typically with mounting heights of about six metres and above, such as factories, workshops, sports halls and trade counters. We cover Cambridgeshire, including Peterborough, Cambridge and Wisbech.
LED high bay lighting work in Cambridgeshire
Replacing sodium high bays in Cambridgeshire also improves colour rendering, which matters in workshops where people check finishes and wiring colours.
Workshops and factories around Cambridgeshire often have high bays mounted at seven to ten metres, which is where LED's instant start and dimming make the biggest difference.
What's included
- Removal and recycling of old lamps and gear
- Ball-impact-rated fittings or guards in sports halls
- Round or linear LED high bays chosen for mounting height and task
- Dimming and presence control where areas are used intermittently
Guide prices in Cambridgeshire
Typical budgets for Cambridgeshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED high bay | £155 – £410 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £155 – £310 | per day |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £80 | per sensor, installed |
| DALI dimming and control | £50 – £155 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
Example: 30 LED high bays in a workshop, with 2 days of lift hire, about £4,950 – £13,000 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Cambridgeshire
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 Cambridgeshire
- Peterborough
- Cambridge
- Wisbech
- Saint Neots
- Huntingdon
- March
- Ely
- Newmarket
- Primrose Place
- Saint Ives
- Royston
- Ailsworth
- Balsham
- Chatteris
- Downham
- Farcet
- Fulbourn
- Great Shelford
- Hardwick
- Highfields
- Impington
- Little Shelford
- Lode
- Ramsey
- Soham
- St Neots
- Stow cum Quy
- The Stukeleys
LED high bay lighting FAQs for Cambridgeshire
Which towns in Cambridgeshire do you cover?
All of Cambridgeshire, including Peterborough, Cambridge and Wisbech. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
Which fire safety law applies in Cambridgeshire?
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.
Can LED high bays be dimmed?
Yes. Most LED high bays are available with DALI or 1–10 V dimming and can be paired with presence and daylight sensors.
How long do LED high bays last?
Quality LED high bays are typically rated for tens of thousands of hours. Check the manufacturer's rated life and warranty on the specific fitting quoted.