LED lighting upgrades in Dorset
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 Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth.
LED lighting upgrades work in Dorset
We quote Dorset LED upgrades as a fixed price with a fitting schedule, so you can see exactly what is being replaced, where, and what it should save.
Spare fluorescent tubes are getting harder to buy since the 2023–24 phase-out, which is why many sites in Dorset now upgrade a floor or a unit at a time rather than waiting for failures.
What's included
- Complete LED luminaires rather than tube swaps, so old control gear is removed
- Optional presence and daylight sensors to cut running hours further
- 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
Guide prices in Dorset
Typical budgets for Dorset, 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 – £6,100 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Dorset
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 Dorset
- LED lighting upgrades in Bournemouth
- LED lighting upgrades in Poole
- LED lighting upgrades in Weymouth
- LED lighting upgrades in Christchurch
- LED lighting upgrades in Ferndown
- LED lighting upgrades in Dorchester
- LED lighting upgrades in Wimborne Minster
- LED lighting upgrades in Allington
- LED lighting upgrades in Beaminster
- LED lighting upgrades in Bryanston
- LED lighting upgrades in Castleton
- LED lighting upgrades in Charminster
- LED lighting upgrades in Colehill
- LED lighting upgrades in Gillingham
- LED lighting upgrades in Lyme Regis
- LED lighting upgrades in Portland
- LED lighting upgrades in Shaftesbury
- LED lighting upgrades in Sturminster Newton
- LED lighting upgrades in Swanage
- LED lighting upgrades in Upton
- LED lighting upgrades in Verwood
- LED lighting upgrades in Wareham
LED lighting upgrades FAQs for Dorset
Which fire safety law applies in Dorset?
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.
Which towns in Dorset do you cover?
All of Dorset, including Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
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.
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.