LED lighting upgrades in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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 Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston and Musselburgh.

Electrician fitting a new LED panel into an office ceiling grid

LED lighting upgrades work in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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

An LED upgrade in Edinburgh and the Lothians is also the cheapest moment to add presence or daylight sensors, because the electrician is already working on every fitting.

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 Edinburgh and the Lothians

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

Guide prices in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
LED panel (600×600)	£50 – £150	per fitting, supplied and fitted
LED batten (complete luminaire)	£80 – £200	per fitting, supplied and fitted
LED high bay	£150 – £400	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 £2,000 – £6,000 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Standard 6.5 of the Scottish building standards covers efficient, controllable lighting. The non-domestic guidance uses 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt for general lighting, or LENI.

In Great Britain, including Scotland, 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.

Scotland does not use the England and Wales EPC E letting rule. Instead, some non-domestic buildings over 1,000 m² need an action plan when sold or let, under Section 63 regulations.

LED lighting upgrades by town in Edinburgh and the Lothians

LED lighting upgrades FAQs for Edinburgh and the Lothians

Which towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians do you cover?

All of Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston and Musselburgh. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

Which fire safety law applies in Edinburgh and the Lothians?

The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.

How long does an office LED upgrade take?

A typical 400 m² office with around 40 fittings is often a one- or two-day job. Larger sites are phased zone by zone, and we can work evenings or weekends.

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.

LED lighting upgrades in Edinburgh and the Lothians