LED lighting upgrades in South Croydon
What we do in South Croydon: swap fluorescent, halogen and metal halide fittings for efficient LED. Old tubes are hazardous waste. Our teams working in South Croydon bag and recycle them through an authorised route and give you the paperwork.
Local LED lighting upgrades in South Croydon
An LED upgrade in South Croydon is also the cheapest moment to add presence or daylight sensors, because the electrician is already working on every fitting.
Where ceilings in South Croydon offices are being replaced anyway, we plan the new LED layout to BS EN 12464-1 rather than simply copying the old positions.
Our teams travel to South Croydon from across Greater London. Typical nearby jobs include Croydon, Purley and Wallington, so we can often combine survey visits.
South Croydon at a glance
What's included
- Like-for-like or re-planned layouts so light levels meet BS EN 12464-1
- Safe removal and recycling of old fluorescent tubes as hazardous waste
- 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
Guide prices in South Croydon
Typical budgets for South Croydon 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 South Croydon
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.
South Croydon FAQs
Can you work out of hours in South Croydon?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for South Croydon offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
Which rules apply to lighting work in South Croydon?
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.
Do you cover all of South Croydon?
Yes. We work across South Croydon and the CR2, CR0 and CR9 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Croydon, Purley and Wallington.
What does an LED upgrade cost?
As a budget, LED panels run at about £50–£150 per fitting supplied and installed, battens £80–£200 and high bays £150–£400, excluding VAT. Access equipment, rewiring and controls are extra.
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