Hospitality lighting in Hampshire
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 Hampshire, including Southampton, Portsmouth and Basingstoke.
Hospitality lighting work in Hampshire
We work around service in Hampshire venues, often between the last sitting and the next morning's deliveries.
Restaurants and bars in Hampshire 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
- Emergency lighting that blends into the interior
- Scene control for breakfast, lunch, evening and cleaning
- Installation around service hours
Guide prices in Hampshire
Typical budgets for Hampshire, 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 Hampshire
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 Hampshire
- Southampton
- Portsmouth
- Basingstoke
- Gosport
- Waterlooville
- Farnborough
- Eastleigh
- Winchester
- Havant
- Andover
- Fareham
- Aldershot
- Fleet
- Totton
- New Milton
- Bordon
- Hythe
- Yateley
- Alton
- Southsea
- Hedge End
- Bishopstoke
- Romsey
- Hayling Island
- Tadley
- South Hayling
- Bishops Sutton
- Bishops Waltham
- Denny Lodge
- Dummer
- Fordingbridge
- Hook
- Horndean
- Liphook
- Liss
- Locks Heath
- Longstock
- Lymington
- Lyndhurst
- North Baddesley
- Odiham
- Petersfield
- Ringwood
- South Tidworth
- Stroud
- Whitchurch
- Wickham
Hospitality lighting FAQs for Hampshire
Which fire safety law applies in Hampshire?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.
How are prices set in Hampshire?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
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 Hampshire
- Lighting controls
- Commercial lighting design
- Emergency lighting installation
- Architectural and facade lighting