LED high bay lighting in Cumbria
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 Cumbria, including Carlisle, Barrow in Furness and Kendal.
LED high bay lighting work in Cumbria
Workshops and factories around Cumbria often have high bays mounted at seven to ten metres, which is where LED's instant start and dimming make the biggest difference.
Replacing sodium high bays in Cumbria also improves colour rendering, which matters in workshops where people check finishes and wiring colours.
What's included
- Certification and lux readings on completion
- Lift or scaffold access and safe isolation of existing circuits
- Dimming and presence control where areas are used intermittently
- Round or linear LED high bays chosen for mounting height and task
Guide prices in Cumbria
Typical budgets for Cumbria, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED high bay | £145 – £390 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £145 – £295 | per day |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £80 | per sensor, installed |
| DALI dimming and control | £50 – £145 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
Example: 30 LED high bays in a workshop, with 2 days of lift hire, about £4,700 – £12,350 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Cumbria
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 Cumbria
- Carlisle
- Barrow in Furness
- Kendal
- Whitehaven
- Workington
- Penrith
- Alston
- Appleby-in-Westmorland
- Arlecdon
- Beckermet
- Bootle
- Brampton
- Broughton West
- Cleator Moor
- Cliburn
- Cockermouth
- Coniston
- Dalton Town with Newton
- Egremont
- Gosforth
- Grange-over-Sands
- Ireleth
- Keswick
- Kirkby Ireleth
- Kirkby Stephen
- Kirklinton
- Lakes
- Maryport
- Millom
- Milnthorpe
- Muncaster
- Orton
- Sedbergh
- St Bees
- Ulverston
- Waverton
- Wetheral
- Windermere
LED high bay lighting FAQs for Cumbria
How are prices set in Cumbria?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Cumbria?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Cumbria must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
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.
What is the difference between a high bay and a low bay?
High bays are designed for tall spaces, usually above six metres, with optics that throw light down to the floor. Low bays are for lower ceilings and spread light more widely.