Hospitality lighting in West Sussex
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 West Sussex, including Crawley, Worthing and Bognor Regis.
Hospitality lighting work in West Sussex
We work around service in West Sussex venues, often between the last sitting and the next morning's deliveries.
Restaurants and bars in West Sussex 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
- Installation around service hours
- Scene control for breakfast, lunch, evening and cleaning
- External signage and terrace lighting
Guide prices in West Sussex
Typical budgets for West Sussex, 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 West Sussex
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 West Sussex
- Crawley
- Worthing
- Bognor Regis
- Littlehampton
- Horsham
- Haywards Heath
- Chichester
- Burgess Hill
- East Grinstead
- Shoreham-by-Sea
- Emsworth
- Lancing
- Arundel
- Clayton
- Cuckfield Rural
- Felpham
- Funtington
- Henfield
- Midhurst
- Newtimber
- Rustington
- Sidlesham
- Southwater
- Steyning
- Storrington
- Tillington
- Wisborough Green
Hospitality lighting FAQs for West Sussex
Which fire safety law applies in West Sussex?
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 West Sussex?
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 West Sussex
- Lighting controls
- Commercial lighting design
- Emergency lighting installation
- Architectural and facade lighting