LED lighting upgrades in Portobello
Swap fluorescent, halogen and metal halide fittings for efficient LED. Available across Portobello and Edinburgh and the Lothians. In Portobello 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.
Local LED lighting upgrades in Portobello
We quote Portobello 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.
An LED upgrade in Portobello is also the cheapest moment to add presence or daylight sensors, because the electrician is already working on every fitting.
Portobello is a local centre, covered by postcode districts EH15, EH8 and EH7. We regularly work across Edinburgh and the Lothians, so access, parking and out-of-hours working are planned before we arrive.
Portobello at a glance
What's included
- Complete LED luminaires rather than tube swaps, so old control gear is removed
- A walk-round survey counting fittings, wattages, running hours and ceiling types
- Safe removal and recycling of old fluorescent tubes as hazardous waste
- Optional presence and daylight sensors to cut running hours further
Guide prices in Portobello
Typical budgets for Portobello 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 Portobello
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.
Portobello FAQs
Do you remove the old fittings in Portobello?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
Who does the work in Portobello?
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.
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 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.
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