Hospitality lighting in Northamptonshire

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 Northamptonshire, including Northampton, Corby and Kettering.

Restaurant interior with warm LED pendants over tables

Hospitality lighting work in Northamptonshire

Restaurants and bars in Northamptonshire usually want warm, dimmable light front of house and bright, cleanable fittings in the kitchen.

We work around service in Northamptonshire venues, often between the last sitting and the next morning's deliveries.

What's included

Emergency lighting that blends into the interior
Bright, even lighting in kitchens and back-of-house
Scene control for breakfast, lunch, evening and cleaning
Installation around service hours

Guide prices in Northamptonshire

Typical budgets for Northamptonshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Guide prices in Northamptonshire
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 Northamptonshire

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 Northamptonshire

Hospitality lighting FAQs for Northamptonshire

How are prices set in Northamptonshire?

Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.

What energy rules apply to new lighting in Northamptonshire?

Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Northamptonshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.

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.

Hospitality lighting in Northamptonshire