LED lighting upgrades in Isle of Rum
What we do in Isle of Rum: swap fluorescent, halogen and metal halide fittings for efficient LED. Spare fluorescent tubes are getting harder to buy since the 2023–24 phase-out, which is why many sites in Isle of Rum now upgrade a floor or a unit at a time rather than waiting for failures.
Local LED lighting upgrades in Isle of Rum
We quote Isle of Rum 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.
Most Isle of Rum 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.
We cover the whole of Isle of Rum, including the PH43 postcode district, and nearby places such as Isle of Canna, Isle of Eigg and Mallaig.
We cover Isle of Rum by arrangement. Because of travel and access, visits are usually grouped with other work in the Highlands and Islands, so please allow more time for a survey and tell us about any ferry or access constraints.
Isle of Rum at a glance
What's included
- Testing and a BS 7671 certificate for the work, with a schedule of what was fitted
- 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
Guide prices in Isle of Rum
Typical budgets for Isle of Rum premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED panel (600×600) | £50 – £150 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED batten (complete luminaire) | £80 – £200 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED high bay | £150 – £400 | 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 £2,000 – £6,000 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Isle of Rum
Standard 6.5 of the Scottish building standards covers efficient, controllable lighting. The non-domestic guidance uses 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt for general lighting, or LENI.
In Great Britain, including Scotland, 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.
Isle of Rum FAQs
Do you remove the old fittings in Isle of Rum?
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 Isle of Rum?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Isle of Rum offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
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.
How long does an office LED upgrade take?
A typical 400 m² office with around 40 fittings is often a one- or two-day job. Larger sites are phased zone by zone, and we can work evenings or weekends.
LED lighting upgrades near Isle of Rum
- LED lighting upgrades in Isle of Canna
- LED lighting upgrades in Isle of Eigg
- LED lighting upgrades in Mallaig
- LED lighting upgrades in Arisaig