LED lighting upgrades in Edinburgh
Swap fluorescent, halogen and metal halide fittings for efficient LED. An LED upgrade in Edinburgh is also the cheapest moment to add presence or daylight sensors, because the electrician is already working on every fitting.
Local LED lighting upgrades in Edinburgh
In Edinburgh warehouses and workshops the biggest savings come from swapping metal halide high bays for LED, where a 400 W lamp plus gear can often be replaced by a fitting drawing 150 W or less.
Where ceilings in Edinburgh offices are being replaced anyway, we plan the new LED layout to BS EN 12464-1 rather than simply copying the old positions.
For Edinburgh premises we plan works around opening hours, deliveries and shared access, which matters on mixed-use estates and high streets.
Edinburgh at a glance
What's included
- Safe removal and recycling of old fluorescent tubes as hazardous waste
- Testing and a BS 7671 certificate for the work, with a schedule of what was fitted
- Like-for-like or re-planned layouts so light levels meet BS EN 12464-1
- Optional presence and daylight sensors to cut running hours further
Guide prices in Edinburgh
Typical budgets for Edinburgh premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| 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. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Edinburgh
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.
Edinburgh FAQs
Do you remove the old fittings in Edinburgh?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
Do you cover all of Edinburgh?
Yes. We work across Edinburgh and the EH2, EH3 and EH1 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Granton and Trinity, Leith and Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston.
Who does the work in Edinburgh?
Work is carried out by vetted electricians working under S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which is responsible for the job and invoices you directly.
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 near Edinburgh
- LED lighting upgrades in Granton and Trinity
- LED lighting upgrades in Leith
- LED lighting upgrades in Morningside, Braid Hill and Swanston
- LED lighting upgrades in Gorgie, Stenhouse and Sighthill
- LED lighting upgrades in Davidson's Mains, Barnton and Cramond
- LED lighting upgrades in Liberton and Craigmillar