LED lighting upgrades in Cambridgeshire
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 Cambridgeshire, including Peterborough, Cambridge and Wisbech.
LED lighting upgrades work in Cambridgeshire
In Cambridgeshire warehouses and workshops the biggest savings come from swapping metal halide high bays for LED, where a 400 W lamp plus gear can often be replaced by a fitting drawing 150 W or less.
Spare fluorescent tubes are getting harder to buy since the 2023–24 phase-out, which is why many sites in Cambridgeshire now upgrade a floor or a unit at a time rather than waiting for failures.
What's included
- Optional presence and daylight sensors to cut running hours further
- Complete LED luminaires rather than tube swaps, so old control gear is removed
- Safe removal and recycling of old fluorescent tubes as hazardous waste
- Like-for-like or re-planned layouts so light levels meet BS EN 12464-1
Guide prices in Cambridgeshire
Typical budgets for Cambridgeshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED panel (600×600) | £50 – £155 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED batten (complete luminaire) | £80 – £205 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED high bay | £155 – £410 | 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 £2,050 – £6,200 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Cambridgeshire
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.
Privately rented commercial property in England generally needs an EPC of E or better, or a registered exemption, and lighting is one of the cheaper ways to improve a rating.
LED lighting upgrades by town in Cambridgeshire
- LED lighting upgrades in Peterborough
- LED lighting upgrades in Cambridge
- LED lighting upgrades in Wisbech
- LED lighting upgrades in Saint Neots
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- LED lighting upgrades in Newmarket
- LED lighting upgrades in Primrose Place
- LED lighting upgrades in Saint Ives
- LED lighting upgrades in Royston
- LED lighting upgrades in Ailsworth
- LED lighting upgrades in Balsham
- LED lighting upgrades in Chatteris
- LED lighting upgrades in Downham
- LED lighting upgrades in Farcet
- LED lighting upgrades in Fulbourn
- LED lighting upgrades in Great Shelford
- LED lighting upgrades in Hardwick
- LED lighting upgrades in Highfields
- LED lighting upgrades in Impington
- LED lighting upgrades in Little Shelford
- LED lighting upgrades in Lode
- LED lighting upgrades in Ramsey
- LED lighting upgrades in Soham
- LED lighting upgrades in St Neots
- LED lighting upgrades in Stow cum Quy
- LED lighting upgrades in The Stukeleys
LED lighting upgrades FAQs for Cambridgeshire
Which towns in Cambridgeshire do you cover?
All of Cambridgeshire, including Peterborough, Cambridge and Wisbech. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
Which fire safety law applies in Cambridgeshire?
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.
Is it worth replacing fluorescent tubes with LED?
Usually, yes. Common T8 fluorescent tubes were caught by GB ecodesign rules from September 2023 and the mercury exemptions for ordinary T5 and T8 lamps ended in February 2024, so replacements are getting harder to source. LED fittings typically use 30–60% less energy for the same light.
Can the upgrade be claimed against tax?
Many businesses can claim capital allowances on lighting, for example through the Annual Investment Allowance. Lighting in a building is usually treated as an integral feature, so ask your accountant how it applies to you.