LED lighting upgrades in Northamptonshire
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 Northamptonshire, including Northampton, Corby and Kettering.
LED lighting upgrades work in Northamptonshire
For an LED upgrade in Northamptonshire 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.
Spare fluorescent tubes are getting harder to buy since the 2023–24 phase-out, which is why many sites in Northamptonshire now upgrade a floor or a unit at a time rather than waiting for failures.
What's included
- 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
- Optional presence and daylight sensors to cut running hours further
- Testing and a BS 7671 certificate for the work, with a schedule of what was fitted
Guide prices in Northamptonshire
Typical budgets for Northamptonshire, 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 Northamptonshire
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.
Privately rented commercial property in England generally needs an EPC of E or better, or a registered exemption, and lighting is one of the cheaper ways to improve a rating.
LED lighting upgrades by town in Northamptonshire
- LED lighting upgrades in Northampton
- LED lighting upgrades in Corby
- LED lighting upgrades in Kettering
- LED lighting upgrades in Wellingborough
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- LED lighting upgrades in Market Harborough
- LED lighting upgrades in Brackley
- LED lighting upgrades in Cosgrove
- LED lighting upgrades in Duston
- LED lighting upgrades in Irthlingborough
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- LED lighting upgrades in Spratton
- LED lighting upgrades in Tansor
- LED lighting upgrades in Towcester
- LED lighting upgrades in Warkton
- LED lighting upgrades in Wollaston
LED lighting upgrades FAQs for Northamptonshire
Which fire safety law applies in Northamptonshire?
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.
How are prices set in Northamptonshire?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
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.
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.