LED high bay lighting in Kent
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 Kent, including Saint Peters, Maidstone and Gillingham.
LED high bay lighting work in Kent
We fit high bays in Kent from scissor or boom lifts, with the floor below zoned off and existing circuits isolated first.
Workshops and factories around Kent 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
- Lift or scaffold access and safe isolation of existing circuits
- Certification and lux readings on completion
- Removal and recycling of old lamps and gear
- Ball-impact-rated fittings or guards in sports halls
Guide prices in Kent
Typical budgets for Kent, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED high bay | £160 – £430 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £160 – £320 | per day |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £45 – £85 | per sensor, installed |
| DALI dimming and control | £55 – £160 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
Example: 30 LED high bays in a workshop, with 2 days of lift hire, about £5,150 – £13,500 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Kent
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 Kent
- Saint Peters
- Maidstone
- Gillingham
- Chatham
- Tunbridge Wells
- Folkestone
- Margate
- Ashford
- Canterbury
- Sittingbourne
- Gravesend
- Dartford
- Ramsgate
- Dover
- Tonbridge
- Strood
- Whitstable
- Deal
- Sevenoaks
- Rochester
- Herne Bay
- Broadstairs
- Faversham
- Swanley
- Longfield
- Hartley
- Swanscombe
- Birchington
- Cranbrook
- Ditton
- Dunton Green
- Edenbridge
- Four Throws
- Hawkinge
- Hoo St Werburgh
- Horton Kirby
- Hythe
- Leeds
- Lower Hardres
- Manston
- Meopham Station
- New Romney
- Queenborough
- Sandwich
- Shadoxhurst
- Smarden
- Snodland
- Tenterden
- West Farleigh
- West Malling
- Whitfield
- Wingham
- Wrotham
- Wye
- Yalding
LED high bay lighting FAQs for Kent
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Kent?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Kent must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
How are prices set in Kent?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
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.