Hospitality lighting in Dorset
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 Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth.
Hospitality lighting work in Dorset
We work around service in Dorset venues, often between the last sitting and the next morning's deliveries.
Restaurants and bars in Dorset usually want warm, dimmable light front of house and bright, cleanable fittings in the kitchen.
What's included
- Bright, even lighting in kitchens and back-of-house
- Installation around service hours
- External signage and terrace lighting
- Emergency lighting that blends into the interior
Guide prices in Dorset
Typical budgets for Dorset, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED panel (600×600) | £50 – £155 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| DALI dimming and control | £50 – £155 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £60 – £155 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED floodlight | £205 – £510 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
Example: 30 dimmable LED fittings with DALI control in a restaurant, about £3,050 – £9,200 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Dorset
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 Dorset
- Bournemouth
- Poole
- Weymouth
- Christchurch
- Ferndown
- Dorchester
- Wimborne Minster
- Allington
- Beaminster
- Bryanston
- Castleton
- Charminster
- Colehill
- Gillingham
- Lyme Regis
- Portland
- Shaftesbury
- Sturminster Newton
- Swanage
- Upton
- Verwood
- Wareham
Hospitality lighting FAQs for Dorset
Which towns in Dorset do you cover?
All of Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Dorset?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Dorset must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
What about the kitchen?
Kitchens need bright, even, cleanable lighting. We use sealed LED fittings rated for the environment.
Can LED be dimmed smoothly for a restaurant?
Yes, with compatible drivers and controls. DALI or quality phase dimming gives smooth dimming without flicker.
Related services in Dorset
- Lighting controls
- Commercial lighting design
- Emergency lighting installation
- Architectural and facade lighting