Hospitality lighting in Surrey
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 Surrey, including Woking, Guildford and Esher.
Hospitality lighting work in Surrey
Restaurants and bars in Surrey usually want warm, dimmable light front of house and bright, cleanable fittings in the kitchen.
We work around service in Surrey venues, often between the last sitting and the next morning's deliveries.
What's included
- Installation around service hours
- Scene control for breakfast, lunch, evening and cleaning
- Warm, dimmable pendants, downlights and LED strip
- Emergency lighting that blends into the interior
Guide prices in Surrey
Typical budgets for Surrey, 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 Surrey
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 Surrey
- Woking
- Guildford
- Esher
- Redhill
- Staines
- Banstead
- Leatherhead
- Ewell
- Farnham
- Epsom
- Camberley
- Egham
- Sunbury-on-Thames
- Ashford
- Walton-on-Thames
- Godalming
- Reigate
- Horley
- Caterham
- Weybridge
- East Molesey
- West Molesey
- Dorking
- Haslemere
- Cobham
- Chertsey
- Addlestone
- Bisley
- Brockham
- Capel
- Cranleigh
- East Horsley
- Godstone
- Limpsfield
- Lingfield
- Reigate and Banstead
- Ripley
- Virginia Water
- Windlesham
- Witley
- Wonersh
- Worplesdon
Hospitality lighting FAQs for Surrey
How are prices set in Surrey?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Which fire safety law applies in Surrey?
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.
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 Surrey
- Lighting controls
- Commercial lighting design
- Emergency lighting installation
- Architectural and facade lighting