LED lighting upgrades in County Down
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 County Down, including Bangor, Newtownards and Newry.
LED lighting upgrades work in County Down
Most County Down 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.
An LED upgrade in County Down is also the cheapest moment to add presence or daylight sensors, because the electrician is already working on every fitting.
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
- Like-for-like or re-planned layouts so light levels meet BS EN 12464-1
Guide prices in County Down
Typical budgets for County Down, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED panel (600×600) | £50 – £145 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED batten (complete luminaire) | £75 – £190 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED high bay | £145 – £380 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £75 | per sensor, installed |
Example: 40 LED panels replacing fluorescent fittings in a 400 m² office, about £1,900 – £5,700 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in County Down
Technical Booklet F2 (June 2022) and its non-domestic guidance set Northern Ireland's own lighting efficacy figures, which differ from England's, so we design to the NI figures.
Northern Ireland followed the EU timetable, with ordinary T5 and T8 fluorescent tubes phased out from August 2023.
LED lighting upgrades by town in County Down
- LED lighting upgrades in Bangor
- LED lighting upgrades in Newtownards
- LED lighting upgrades in Newry
- LED lighting upgrades in Banbridge
- LED lighting upgrades in Ballynahinch
- LED lighting upgrades in Carryduff
- LED lighting upgrades in Comber
- LED lighting upgrades in Donaghadee
- LED lighting upgrades in Downpatrick
- LED lighting upgrades in Dromore
- LED lighting upgrades in Dundonald
- LED lighting upgrades in Holywood
- LED lighting upgrades in Kilkeel
- LED lighting upgrades in Newcastle
- LED lighting upgrades in Saintfield
- LED lighting upgrades in Warrenpoint
LED lighting upgrades FAQs for County Down
How are prices set in County Down?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in County Down?
Technical Booklet F2 sets the efficiency that new lighting in County Down must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
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.
What does an LED upgrade cost?
As a budget, LED panels run at about £50–£150 per fitting supplied and installed, battens £80–£200 and high bays £150–£400, excluding VAT. Access equipment, rewiring and controls are extra.