LED lighting upgrades in Berkshire
A commercial LED lighting upgrade replaces old fluorescent, halogen, metal halide or sodium fittings with complete LED luminaires, usually on the existing circuits. We cover Berkshire, including Reading, Slough and Bracknell.
LED lighting upgrades work in Berkshire
Spare fluorescent tubes are getting harder to buy since the 2023–24 phase-out, which is why many sites in Berkshire now upgrade a floor or a unit at a time rather than waiting for failures.
Where ceilings in Berkshire offices are being replaced anyway, we plan the new LED layout to BS EN 12464-1 rather than simply copying the old positions.
What's included
- Testing and a BS 7671 certificate for the work, with a schedule of what was fitted
- A walk-round survey counting fittings, wattages, running hours and ceiling types
- Complete LED luminaires rather than tube swaps, so old control gear is removed
- Optional presence and daylight sensors to cut running hours further
Guide prices in Berkshire
Typical budgets for Berkshire, 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 |
| LED batten (complete luminaire) | £85 – £215 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED high bay | £160 – £430 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £45 – £85 | per sensor, installed |
Example: 40 LED panels replacing fluorescent fittings in a 400 m² office, about £2,150 – £6,400 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Berkshire
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.
In Great Britain, 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.
LED lighting upgrades by town in Berkshire
- LED lighting upgrades in Reading
- LED lighting upgrades in Slough
- LED lighting upgrades in Bracknell
- LED lighting upgrades in Maidenhead
- LED lighting upgrades in Wokingham
- LED lighting upgrades in Newbury
- LED lighting upgrades in Lower Earley
- LED lighting upgrades in Windsor
- LED lighting upgrades in Crowthorne
- LED lighting upgrades in Thatcham
- LED lighting upgrades in Sandhurst
- LED lighting upgrades in Ascot
- LED lighting upgrades in Bucklebury
- LED lighting upgrades in Hungerford
- LED lighting upgrades in Sulhamstead
- LED lighting upgrades in Twyford
- LED lighting upgrades in Woodley
LED lighting upgrades FAQs for Berkshire
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Berkshire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Berkshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Which fire safety law applies in Berkshire?
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 long does an office LED upgrade take?
A typical 400 m² office with around 40 fittings is often a one- or two-day job. Larger sites are phased zone by zone, and we can work evenings or weekends.
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.