LED high bay lighting in Leicestershire
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 Leicestershire, including Leicester, Loughborough and Hinckley.
LED high bay lighting work in Leicestershire
Replacing sodium high bays in Leicestershire also improves colour rendering, which matters in workshops where people check finishes and wiring colours.
Sports halls in Leicestershire need ball-resistant high bays or guards. We specify impact-rated fittings where balls are in play.
What's included
- Removal and recycling of old lamps and gear
- Ball-impact-rated fittings or guards in sports halls
- Lift or scaffold access and safe isolation of existing circuits
- Certification and lux readings on completion
Guide prices in Leicestershire
Typical budgets for Leicestershire, 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 Leicestershire
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 Leicestershire
- Leicester
- Loughborough
- Hinckley
- Coalville
- Wigston Magna
- Melton Mowbray
- Oadby
- Earl Shilton
- Humberstone
- Mountsorrel
- Evington
- Glen Parva
- Braunstone
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
- Barkby
- Gilmorton
- Groby
- Kilby
- Lockington
- Market Bosworth
- Narborough
LED high bay lighting FAQs for Leicestershire
Which towns in Leicestershire do you cover?
All of Leicestershire, including Leicester, Loughborough and Hinckley. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Leicestershire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Leicestershire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
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.
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.