LED high bay lighting in Devon
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 Devon, including Plymouth, Exeter and Paignton.
LED high bay lighting work in Devon
Workshops and factories around Devon 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 Devon also improves colour rendering, which matters in workshops where people check finishes and wiring colours.
What's included
- Ball-impact-rated fittings or guards in sports halls
- Certification and lux readings on completion
- Dimming and presence control where areas are used intermittently
- Round or linear LED high bays chosen for mounting height and task
Guide prices in Devon
Typical budgets for Devon, 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 – £305 | 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 £4,900 – £12,850 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Devon
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 Devon
- Plymouth
- Exeter
- Paignton
- Torquay
- Newton Abbot
- Exmouth
- Barnstaple
- Bideford
- Plymstock
- Tiverton
- Heavitree
- Brixham
- Abbotsham
- Axminster
- Bishops Nympton
- Black Torrington
- Bovey Tracey
- Braunton
- Broad Clyst
- Buckfast
- Budleigh Salterton
- Chawleigh
- Colyton
- Dartmouth
- Dawlish
- Doddiscombsleigh
- Dowland
- High Bickington
- Holsworthy Hamlets
- Honiton
- Horrabridge
- Ilfracombe
- Ivybridge
- Kentisbeare
- Kingsbridge
- Lifton
- Little Torrington
- Lynton
- Okehampton Hamlets
- Ottery St Mary
- Plympton
- Salcombe
- Sandford
- Seaton
- Sidmouth
- South Brent
- Tavistock
- Teignmouth
- Totnes
- Yealmpton
LED high bay lighting FAQs for Devon
How are prices set in Devon?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Which towns in Devon do you cover?
All of Devon, including Plymouth, Exeter and Paignton. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
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.
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.