LED high bay lighting in the Scottish Borders
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 the Scottish Borders, including Cockburnspath, Duns and Earlston.
LED high bay lighting work in the Scottish Borders
We fit high bays in the Scottish Borders from scissor or boom lifts, with the floor below zoned off and existing circuits isolated first.
Replacing sodium high bays in Scottish Borders also improves colour rendering, which matters in workshops where people check finishes and wiring colours.
What's included
- Certification and lux readings on completion
- Ball-impact-rated fittings or guards in sports halls
- Removal and recycling of old lamps and gear
- Dimming and presence control where areas are used intermittently
Guide prices in the Scottish Borders
Typical budgets for the Scottish Borders, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED high bay | £150 – £400 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £150 – £300 | per day |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £80 | per sensor, installed |
| DALI dimming and control | £50 – £150 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
Example: 30 LED high bays in a workshop, with 2 days of lift hire, about £4,800 – £12,600 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in the Scottish Borders
Standard 6.5 of the Scottish building standards covers efficient, controllable lighting. The non-domestic guidance uses 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt for general lighting, or LENI.
Towns we cover in the Scottish Borders
- Cockburnspath
- Duns
- Earlston
- Eyemouth
- Galashiels
- Greenlaw
- Hawick
- Heriot
- Innerleithen
- Jedburgh
- Kelso
- Newtown St Boswells
- Peebles
- Selkirk
- Walkerburn
- West Linton and Dolphinton
LED high bay lighting FAQs for the Scottish Borders
What energy rules apply to new lighting in the Scottish Borders?
Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the efficiency that new lighting in the Scottish Borders must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Which fire safety law applies in the Scottish Borders?
The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.
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.