LED lighting upgrades in Devon

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 Devon, including Plymouth, Exeter and Paignton.

Electrician fitting a new LED panel into an office ceiling grid

LED lighting upgrades work in Devon

Where ceilings in Devon offices are being replaced anyway, we plan the new LED layout to BS EN 12464-1 rather than simply copying the old positions.

Spare fluorescent tubes are getting harder to buy since the 2023–24 phase-out, which is why many sites in Devon now upgrade a floor or a unit at a time rather than waiting for failures.

What's included

A walk-round survey counting fittings, wattages, running hours and ceiling types
Testing and a BS 7671 certificate for the work, with a schedule of what was fitted
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 Devon

Typical budgets for Devon, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Guide prices in Devon
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 – £6,100 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Devon

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 Devon

LED lighting upgrades FAQs for Devon

Which towns in Devon do you cover?

All of Devon, including Plymouth, Exeter and Paignton. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

How are prices set in Devon?

Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.

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.

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.

LED lighting upgrades in Devon