LED lighting upgrades in Portnahaven
Swap fluorescent, halogen and metal halide fittings for efficient LED. Most Portnahaven businesses we survey still have a mix of T8 battens, 600×600 fluorescent panels and the odd halogen downlight. Replacing them with complete LED luminaires usually cuts lighting energy by a third to a half.
Local LED lighting upgrades in Portnahaven
Spare fluorescent tubes are getting harder to buy since the 2023–24 phase-out, which is why many sites in Portnahaven now upgrade a floor or a unit at a time rather than waiting for failures.
For an LED upgrade in Portnahaven we start by counting fittings and running hours, because payback depends far more on how long lights are on than on the price of the fittings.
Portnahaven is a smaller town, covered by postcode district PA47. We regularly work across Argyll and Bute, so access, parking and out-of-hours working are planned before we arrive.
We cover Portnahaven by arrangement. Because of travel and access, visits are usually grouped with other work in Argyll and Bute, so please allow more time for a survey and tell us about any ferry or access constraints.
Portnahaven at a glance
What's included
- Like-for-like or re-planned layouts so light levels meet BS EN 12464-1
- Complete LED luminaires rather than tube swaps, so old control gear is removed
- Safe removal and recycling of old fluorescent tubes as hazardous waste
- Optional presence and daylight sensors to cut running hours further
Guide prices in Portnahaven
Typical budgets for Portnahaven premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED panel (600×600) | £50 – £150 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED batten (complete luminaire) | £80 – £200 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED high bay | £150 – £400 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £80 | per sensor, installed |
Example: 40 LED panels replacing fluorescent fittings in a 400 m² office, about £2,000 – £6,000 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Portnahaven
Standard 6.5 of the Scottish building standards covers efficient, controllable lighting. The non-domestic guidance uses 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt for general lighting, or LENI.
In Great Britain, including Scotland, common T8 fluorescent tubes were caught by ecodesign rules from 1 September 2023 and the mercury exemptions for ordinary T5 and T8 lamps ended on 1 February 2024.
Portnahaven FAQs
Is the price fixed?
Yes. After the survey you get a fixed price for the scope agreed. If you add to the scope later, we price the extra before doing it.
Do you cover all of Portnahaven?
Yes. We work across Portnahaven and the PA47 postcode district, plus nearby places such as Port Charlotte, Bowmore and Port Ellen.
Who does the work in Portnahaven?
Work is carried out by vetted electricians working under S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which is responsible for the job and invoices you directly.
Do you just change the tubes?
We recommend replacing the whole luminaire. Retrofit LED tubes leave old ballasts and holders in place, which can fail and complicate future maintenance. A complete fitting is cleaner, more efficient and simpler to certify.
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