LED lighting upgrades in Braintree
What we do in Braintree: swap fluorescent, halogen and metal halide fittings for efficient LED. Spare fluorescent tubes are getting harder to buy since the 2023–24 phase-out, which is why many sites in Braintree now upgrade a floor or a unit at a time rather than waiting for failures.
Local LED lighting upgrades in Braintree
In Braintree 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 Braintree offices are being replaced anyway, we plan the new LED layout to BS EN 12464-1 rather than simply copying the old positions.
We cover the whole of Braintree, including the CM7 and CM77 postcode districts, and nearby places such as Witham, Sible Hedingham and Great Dunmow.
Braintree at a glance
What's included
- Like-for-like or re-planned layouts so light levels meet BS EN 12464-1
- Testing and a BS 7671 certificate for the work, with a schedule of what was fitted
- Complete LED luminaires rather than tube swaps, so old control gear is removed
- Safe removal and recycling of old fluorescent tubes as hazardous waste
Guide prices in Braintree
Typical budgets for Braintree 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 – £6,200 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Braintree
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.
Braintree 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 Braintree?
Yes. We work across Braintree and the CM7 and CM77 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Witham, Sible Hedingham and Great Dunmow.
Do you remove the old fittings in Braintree?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
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.
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