LED lighting upgrades in Lancashire
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 Lancashire, including Preston, Burnley and Blackburn.
LED lighting upgrades work in Lancashire
Most Lancashire 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.
An LED upgrade in Lancashire is also the cheapest moment to add presence or daylight sensors, because the electrician is already working on every fitting.
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
- Safe removal and recycling of old fluorescent tubes as hazardous waste
Guide prices in Lancashire
Typical budgets for Lancashire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| 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 Lancashire
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 Lancashire
- LED lighting upgrades in Preston
- LED lighting upgrades in Burnley
- LED lighting upgrades in Blackburn
- LED lighting upgrades in Blackpool
- LED lighting upgrades in Fylde
- LED lighting upgrades in Rossendale
- LED lighting upgrades in Morecambe
- LED lighting upgrades in Lancaster
- LED lighting upgrades in Lytham St Annes
- LED lighting upgrades in Skelmersdale
- LED lighting upgrades in Leyland
- LED lighting upgrades in Accrington
- LED lighting upgrades in Chorley
- LED lighting upgrades in Darwen
- LED lighting upgrades in Thornton-Cleveleys
- LED lighting upgrades in Nelson
- LED lighting upgrades in Fleetwood
- LED lighting upgrades in Ormskirk
- LED lighting upgrades in Rawtenstall
- LED lighting upgrades in Colne
- LED lighting upgrades in Poulton-le-Fylde
- LED lighting upgrades in Heysham
- LED lighting upgrades in Haslingden
- LED lighting upgrades in Bamber Bridge
- LED lighting upgrades in Burscough
- LED lighting upgrades in Caton
- LED lighting upgrades in Claughton
- LED lighting upgrades in Clitheroe
- LED lighting upgrades in Freckleton
- LED lighting upgrades in Ightenhill
- LED lighting upgrades in Salterforth
- LED lighting upgrades in Warton
- LED lighting upgrades in Whittingham
LED lighting upgrades FAQs for Lancashire
How are prices set in Lancashire?
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 Lancashire?
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.
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.
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.