LED lighting upgrades in Canary Wharf
What we do in Canary Wharf: swap fluorescent, halogen and metal halide fittings for efficient LED. Old tubes are hazardous waste. Our teams working in Canary Wharf bag and recycle them through an authorised route and give you the paperwork.
Local LED lighting upgrades in Canary Wharf
Spare fluorescent tubes are getting harder to buy since the 2023–24 phase-out, which is why many sites in Canary Wharf now upgrade a floor or a unit at a time rather than waiting for failures.
In Canary Wharf 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.
For Canary Wharf premises we plan works around opening hours, deliveries and shared access, which matters on mixed-use estates and high streets.
Canary Wharf at a glance
What's included
- 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
- A walk-round survey counting fittings, wattages, running hours and ceiling types
- Like-for-like or re-planned layouts so light levels meet BS EN 12464-1
Guide prices in Canary Wharf
Typical budgets for Canary Wharf premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED panel (600×600) | £55 – £175 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED batten (complete luminaire) | £90 – £230 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED high bay | £175 – £460 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £45 – £90 | per sensor, installed |
Example: 40 LED panels replacing fluorescent fittings in a 400 m² office, about £2,300 – £6,900 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Canary Wharf
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.
Canary Wharf FAQs
Who does the work in Canary Wharf?
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.
Which rules apply to lighting work in Canary Wharf?
Fire safety duties come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. For new lighting, Approved Document L sets the energy efficiency requirements. We design and certify work to BS 7671 and, for emergency lighting, BS 5266-1.
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.
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.
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