LED lighting upgrades in Cheltenham
In short: swap fluorescent, halogen and metal halide fittings for efficient LED. We quote Cheltenham 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.
Local LED lighting upgrades in Cheltenham
Where ceilings in Cheltenham offices are being replaced anyway, we plan the new LED layout to BS EN 12464-1 rather than simply copying the old positions.
Spare fluorescent tubes are getting harder to buy since the 2023–24 phase-out, which is why many sites in Cheltenham now upgrade a floor or a unit at a time rather than waiting for failures.
Cheltenham is a busy commercial centre, covered by postcode districts GL50, GL51 and GL52. We regularly work across Gloucestershire, so access, parking and out-of-hours working are planned before we arrive.
Cheltenham at a glance
What's included
- Optional presence and daylight sensors to cut running hours further
- 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
- Testing and a BS 7671 certificate for the work, with a schedule of what was fitted
Guide prices in Cheltenham
Typical budgets for Cheltenham 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 – £6,100 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Cheltenham
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.
Privately rented commercial property in England generally needs an EPC of E or better, or a registered exemption, and lighting is one of the cheaper ways to improve a rating.
Cheltenham FAQs
Do you cover all of Cheltenham?
Yes. We work across Cheltenham and the GL50, GL51 and GL52 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Hucclecote, Tewkesbury and Gloucester.
Can you work out of hours in Cheltenham?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Cheltenham offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
Do you remove the old fittings in Cheltenham?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
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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