Hospitality lighting in Argyll and Bute

Hospitality lighting uses dimmable, layered LED lighting to create atmosphere in restaurants, bars, cafés and hotels while keeping kitchens, back-of-house and escape routes properly lit. We cover Argyll and Bute, including Ardrishaig, Ballygrant and Bowmore.

Restaurant interior with warm LED pendants over tables

Hospitality lighting work in Argyll and Bute

Restaurants and bars in Argyll and Bute usually want warm, dimmable light front of house and bright, cleanable fittings in the kitchen.

We work around service in Argyll and Bute venues, often between the last sitting and the next morning's deliveries.

We cover Argyll and Bute by arrangement. Because of travel and access, visits are usually grouped with other work in Argyll and Bute, so please allow more time for a survey and tell us about any ferry or access constraints.

What's included

Scene control for breakfast, lunch, evening and cleaning
Installation around service hours
Warm, dimmable pendants, downlights and LED strip
Emergency lighting that blends into the interior

Guide prices in Argyll and Bute

Typical budgets for Argyll and Bute, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Guide prices in Argyll and Bute
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
LED panel (600×600)	£50 – £150	per fitting, supplied and fitted
DALI dimming and control	£50 – £150	per luminaire, on top of the fitting
Emergency luminaire or exit sign	£60 – £150	per fitting, supplied and fitted
LED floodlight	£200 – £500	per fitting, supplied and fitted

Example: 30 dimmable LED fittings with DALI control in a restaurant, about £3,000 – £9,000 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Argyll and Bute

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 Argyll and Bute

Hospitality lighting FAQs for Argyll and Bute

What energy rules apply to new lighting in Argyll and Bute?

Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the efficiency that new lighting in Argyll and Bute must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.

How are prices set in Argyll and Bute?

Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.

Can LED be dimmed smoothly for a restaurant?

Yes, with compatible drivers and controls. DALI or quality phase dimming gives smooth dimming without flicker.

What about the kitchen?

Kitchens need bright, even, cleanable lighting. We use sealed LED fittings rated for the environment.

Hospitality lighting in Argyll and Bute