LED high bay lighting in Dorset
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 Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth.
LED high bay lighting work in Dorset
Replacing sodium high bays in Dorset also improves colour rendering, which matters in workshops where people check finishes and wiring colours.
Workshops and factories around Dorset 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
- Round or linear LED high bays chosen for mounting height and task
- Lift or scaffold access and safe isolation of existing circuits
- Removal and recycling of old lamps and gear
- Certification and lux readings on completion
Guide prices in Dorset
Typical budgets for Dorset, 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 Dorset
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 Dorset
- Bournemouth
- Poole
- Weymouth
- Christchurch
- Ferndown
- Dorchester
- Wimborne Minster
- Allington
- Beaminster
- Bryanston
- Castleton
- Charminster
- Colehill
- Gillingham
- Lyme Regis
- Portland
- Shaftesbury
- Sturminster Newton
- Swanage
- Upton
- Verwood
- Wareham
LED high bay lighting FAQs for Dorset
Which towns in Dorset do you cover?
All of Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
How are prices set in Dorset?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
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.