LED lighting upgrades in Tavistock
Swap fluorescent, halogen and metal halide fittings for efficient LED. Most Tavistock 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 Tavistock
Spare fluorescent tubes are getting harder to buy since the 2023–24 phase-out, which is why many sites in Tavistock now upgrade a floor or a unit at a time rather than waiting for failures.
For an LED upgrade in Tavistock 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.
Our teams travel to Tavistock from across Devon. Typical nearby jobs include Calstock, Horrabridge and Callington, so we can often combine survey visits.
Tavistock at a glance
What's included
- Like-for-like or re-planned layouts so light levels meet BS EN 12464-1
- Safe removal and recycling of old fluorescent tubes as hazardous waste
- Complete LED luminaires rather than tube swaps, so old control gear is removed
- Testing and a BS 7671 certificate for the work, with a schedule of what was fitted
Guide prices in Tavistock
Typical budgets for Tavistock premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| 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. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Tavistock
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.
Tavistock 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 Tavistock?
Yes. We work across Tavistock and the PL19 and PL18 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Calstock, Horrabridge and Callington.
Can you work out of hours in Tavistock?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Tavistock offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
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.
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