Hospitality lighting in Ayrshire
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 Ayrshire, including Kilmarnock, Ayr and Irvine.
Hospitality lighting work in Ayrshire
Restaurants and bars in Ayrshire usually want warm, dimmable light front of house and bright, cleanable fittings in the kitchen.
We work around service in Ayrshire venues, often between the last sitting and the next morning's deliveries.
What's included
- Installation around service hours
- External signage and terrace lighting
- Warm, dimmable pendants, downlights and LED strip
- Bright, even lighting in kitchens and back-of-house
Guide prices in Ayrshire
Typical budgets for Ayrshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| 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 Ayrshire
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 Ayrshire
- Kilmarnock
- Ayr
- Irvine
- Kilwinning
- Ardrossan
- Beith
- Cumnock
- Dalry
- Darvel
- Fairlie
- Galston
- Gatehead
- Girvan
- Glengarnock
- Largs
- Mauchline
- Millport
- Newmilns
- Prestwick
- Saltcoats
- Skelmorlie
- Stewarton
- Troon
- West Kilbride
Hospitality lighting FAQs for Ayrshire
How are prices set in Ayrshire?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Which towns in Ayrshire do you cover?
All of Ayrshire, including Kilmarnock, Ayr and Irvine. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
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.
Related services in Ayrshire
- Lighting controls
- Commercial lighting design
- Emergency lighting installation
- Architectural and facade lighting