Hospitality lighting in Greater Manchester
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 Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham and Wigan.
Hospitality lighting work in Greater Manchester
Restaurants and bars in Greater Manchester usually want warm, dimmable light front of house and bright, cleanable fittings in the kitchen.
We work around service in Greater Manchester venues, often between the last sitting and the next morning's deliveries.
What's included
- Scene control for breakfast, lunch, evening and cleaning
- External signage and terrace lighting
- Bright, even lighting in kitchens and back-of-house
- Installation around service hours
Guide prices in Greater Manchester
Typical budgets for Greater Manchester, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED panel (600×600) | £50 – £145 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| DALI dimming and control | £50 – £145 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £60 – £145 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED floodlight | £195 – £490 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
Example: 30 dimmable LED fittings with DALI control in a restaurant, about £2,950 – £8,800 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Greater Manchester
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 Greater Manchester
- Manchester
- Oldham
- Wigan
- Bolton
- Stockport
- Salford
- Rochdale
- Sale
- Bury
- Altrincham
- Middleton
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Leigh
- Stretford
- Urmston
- Chadderton
- Eccles
- Tyldesley
- Hyde
- Walkden
- Prestwich
- Radcliffe
- Cheadle Hulme
- Heywood
- Denton
- Stalybridge
- Ashton in Makerfield
- Westhoughton
- Farnworth
- Saddleworth
- Hindley
- Droylsden
- Whitefield
- Swinton
- Royton
- Atherton
- Old Trafford
- Dukinfield
- Failsworth
- Hazel Grove
- Irlam
- Horwich
- Manchester City Centre
- Bramhall
- Ramsbottom
- Bredbury
- Longsight
- Mossley
- Partington
- Ringway
Hospitality lighting FAQs for Greater Manchester
How are prices set in Greater Manchester?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Which towns in Greater Manchester do you cover?
All of Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham and Wigan. 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 Greater Manchester
- Lighting controls
- Commercial lighting design
- Emergency lighting installation
- Architectural and facade lighting