LED lighting upgrades in Chatham
What we do in Chatham: swap fluorescent, halogen and metal halide fittings for efficient LED. Old tubes are hazardous waste. Our teams working in Chatham bag and recycle them through an authorised route and give you the paperwork.
Local LED lighting upgrades in Chatham
In Chatham 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.
Where ceilings in Chatham offices are being replaced anyway, we plan the new LED layout to BS EN 12464-1 rather than simply copying the old positions.
For Chatham premises we plan works around opening hours, deliveries and shared access, which matters on mixed-use estates and high streets.
Chatham at a glance
What's included
- Safe removal and recycling of old fluorescent tubes as hazardous waste
- Complete LED luminaires rather than tube swaps, so old control gear is removed
- Like-for-like or re-planned layouts so light levels meet BS EN 12464-1
- A walk-round survey counting fittings, wattages, running hours and ceiling types
Guide prices in Chatham
Typical budgets for Chatham premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED panel (600×600) | £55 – £160 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED batten (complete luminaire) | £85 – £215 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED high bay | £160 – £430 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £45 – £85 | per sensor, installed |
Example: 40 LED panels replacing fluorescent fittings in a 400 m² office, about £2,150 – £6,400 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Chatham
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.
Chatham FAQs
Who does the work in Chatham?
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.
How quickly can you survey in Chatham?
Most surveys in Chatham can be booked within a few working days. Tell us about any deadlines, such as a lease end or a fire risk assessment action, and we will try to fit around them.
Do you cover all of Chatham?
Yes. We work across Chatham and the ME4, ME7 and ME1 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Rochester, Gillingham and Strood.
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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