LED lighting upgrades in Greater Manchester

A commercial LED lighting upgrade replaces old fluorescent, halogen, metal halide or sodium fittings with complete LED luminaires, usually on the existing circuits. We cover Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham and Wigan.

Electrician fitting a new LED panel into an office ceiling grid

LED lighting upgrades work in Greater Manchester

Most Greater Manchester 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.

For an LED upgrade in Greater Manchester we start by counting fittings and running hours, because payback depends far more on how long lights are on than on the price of the fittings.

What's included

Safe removal and recycling of old fluorescent tubes as hazardous waste
A walk-round survey counting fittings, wattages, running hours and ceiling types
Optional presence and daylight sensors to cut running hours further
Complete LED luminaires rather than tube swaps, so old control gear is removed

Guide prices in Greater Manchester

Typical budgets for Greater Manchester, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Guide prices in Greater Manchester
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
LED panel (600×600)	£50 – £145	per fitting, supplied and fitted
LED batten (complete luminaire)	£80 – £195	per fitting, supplied and fitted
LED high bay	£145 – £390	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 £1,950 – £5,900 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Greater Manchester

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.

LED lighting upgrades by town in Greater Manchester

LED lighting upgrades FAQs for Greater Manchester

How are prices set in Greater Manchester?

Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.

Which fire safety law applies in Greater Manchester?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need 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.

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.

LED lighting upgrades in Greater Manchester