Hospitality lighting in Berkshire
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 Berkshire, including Reading, Slough and Bracknell.
Hospitality lighting work in Berkshire
Restaurants and bars in Berkshire usually want warm, dimmable light front of house and bright, cleanable fittings in the kitchen.
We work around service in Berkshire venues, often between the last sitting and the next morning's deliveries.
What's included
- Installation around service hours
- Warm, dimmable pendants, downlights and LED strip
- Emergency lighting that blends into the interior
- Bright, even lighting in kitchens and back-of-house
Guide prices in Berkshire
Typical budgets for Berkshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED panel (600×600) | £55 – £160 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| DALI dimming and control | £55 – £160 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £65 – £160 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED floodlight | £215 – £535 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
Example: 30 dimmable LED fittings with DALI control in a restaurant, about £3,200 – £9,650 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Berkshire
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 Berkshire
- Reading
- Slough
- Bracknell
- Maidenhead
- Wokingham
- Newbury
- Lower Earley
- Windsor
- Crowthorne
- Thatcham
- Sandhurst
- Ascot
- Bucklebury
- Hungerford
- Sulhamstead
- Twyford
- Woodley
Hospitality lighting FAQs for Berkshire
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Berkshire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Berkshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Which towns in Berkshire do you cover?
All of Berkshire, including Reading, Slough and Bracknell. 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 Berkshire
- Lighting controls
- Commercial lighting design
- Emergency lighting installation
- Architectural and facade lighting