Hospitality lighting in the West Midlands
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 the West Midlands, including Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton.
Hospitality lighting work in the West Midlands
Restaurants and bars in West Midlands usually want warm, dimmable light front of house and bright, cleanable fittings in the kitchen.
We work around service in West Midlands venues, often between the last sitting and the next morning's deliveries.
What's included
- Installation around service hours
- Emergency lighting that blends into the interior
- Warm, dimmable pendants, downlights and LED strip
- Scene control for breakfast, lunch, evening and cleaning
Guide prices in the West Midlands
Typical budgets for the West Midlands, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED panel (600×600) | £50 – £150 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| DALI dimming and control | £50 – £150 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £60 – £150 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED floodlight | £200 – £500 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
Example: 30 dimmable LED fittings with DALI control in a restaurant, about £3,000 – £9,000 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in the West Midlands
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 the West Midlands
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Wolverhampton
- Dudley
- Walsall
- Solihull
- Sutton Coldfield
- West Bromwich
- Halesowen
- Stourbridge
- Smethwick
- Willenhall
- Tipton
- Bloxwich
- Wednesfield
- Washwood Heath
- Aston
- Shirley
- Brierley Hill
- Aldridge
- Acocks Green
- Bartley Green
- Wednesbury
- Kingswinford
- Brownhills
- Castle Bromwich
- Chelmsley Wood
- Dorridge
Hospitality lighting FAQs for the West Midlands
How are prices set in the West Midlands?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Which towns in the West Midlands do you cover?
All of the West Midlands, including Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton. 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 the West Midlands
- Lighting controls
- Commercial lighting design
- Emergency lighting installation
- Architectural and facade lighting