LED lighting upgrades in Hockley
Swap fluorescent, halogen and metal halide fittings for efficient LED. An LED upgrade in Hockley 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 Hockley
Most Hockley businesses we survey still have a mix of T8 battens, 600×600 fluorescent panels and the odd halogen downlight. Replacing them with complete LED luminaires usually cuts lighting energy by a third to a half.
Old tubes are hazardous waste. Our teams working in Hockley bag and recycle them through an authorised route and give you the paperwork.
Hockley is a local centre, covered by postcode districts SS5, SS6 and SS4. We regularly work across Essex, so access, parking and out-of-hours working are planned before we arrive.
Hockley at a glance
What's included
- Testing and a BS 7671 certificate for the work, with a schedule of what was fitted
- A walk-round survey counting fittings, wattages, running hours and ceiling types
- Complete LED luminaires rather than tube swaps, so old control gear is removed
- Optional presence and daylight sensors to cut running hours further
Guide prices in Hockley
Typical budgets for Hockley 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 Hockley
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.
Hockley FAQs
Do you remove the old fittings in Hockley?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
Can you work out of hours in Hockley?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Hockley offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
Do you cover all of Hockley?
Yes. We work across Hockley and the SS5, SS6 and SS4 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Rayleigh, Rochford and Hadleigh.
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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