Hospitality lighting in Tyne and Wear

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 Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields.

Restaurant interior with warm LED pendants over tables

Hospitality lighting work in Tyne and Wear

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

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

What's included

Warm, dimmable pendants, downlights and LED strip
Scene control for breakfast, lunch, evening and cleaning
Installation around service hours
Emergency lighting that blends into the interior

Guide prices in Tyne and Wear

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

Guide prices in Tyne and Wear
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	£55 – £145	per fitting, supplied and fitted
LED floodlight	£190 – £475	per fitting, supplied and fitted

Example: 30 dimmable LED fittings with DALI control in a restaurant, about £2,850 – £8,550 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Tyne and Wear

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 Tyne and Wear

Hospitality lighting FAQs for Tyne and Wear

Which fire safety law applies in Tyne and Wear?

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.

Which towns in Tyne and Wear do you cover?

All of Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

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.

Hospitality lighting in Tyne and Wear