LED lighting upgrades in the Scottish Borders
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 the Scottish Borders, including Cockburnspath, Duns and Earlston.
LED lighting upgrades work in the Scottish Borders
For an LED upgrade in the Scottish Borders 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.
Where ceilings in Scottish Borders offices are being replaced anyway, we plan the new LED layout to BS EN 12464-1 rather than simply copying the old positions.
What's included
- Optional presence and daylight sensors to cut running hours further
- Safe removal and recycling of old fluorescent tubes as hazardous waste
- A walk-round survey counting fittings, wattages, running hours and ceiling types
- Testing and a BS 7671 certificate for the work, with a schedule of what was fitted
Guide prices in the Scottish Borders
Typical budgets for the Scottish Borders, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| 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.
Rules that apply in the Scottish Borders
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.
Scotland does not use the England and Wales EPC E letting rule. Instead, some non-domestic buildings over 1,000 m² need an action plan when sold or let, under Section 63 regulations.
LED lighting upgrades by town in the Scottish Borders
- LED lighting upgrades in Cockburnspath
- LED lighting upgrades in Duns
- LED lighting upgrades in Earlston
- LED lighting upgrades in Eyemouth
- LED lighting upgrades in Galashiels
- LED lighting upgrades in Greenlaw
- LED lighting upgrades in Hawick
- LED lighting upgrades in Heriot
- LED lighting upgrades in Innerleithen
- LED lighting upgrades in Jedburgh
- LED lighting upgrades in Kelso
- LED lighting upgrades in Newtown St Boswells
- LED lighting upgrades in Peebles
- LED lighting upgrades in Selkirk
- LED lighting upgrades in Walkerburn
- LED lighting upgrades in West Linton and Dolphinton
LED lighting upgrades FAQs for the Scottish Borders
Which fire safety law applies in the Scottish Borders?
The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.
Which towns in the Scottish Borders do you cover?
All of the Scottish Borders, including Cockburnspath, Duns and Earlston. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
Is it worth replacing fluorescent tubes with LED?
Usually, yes. Common T8 fluorescent tubes were caught by GB ecodesign rules from September 2023 and the mercury exemptions for ordinary T5 and T8 lamps ended in February 2024, so replacements are getting harder to source. LED fittings typically use 30–60% less energy for the same light.
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.