LED lighting upgrades in Somerset

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 Somerset, including Mendip, Bath and Weston-super-Mare.

Electrician fitting a new LED panel into an office ceiling grid

LED lighting upgrades work in Somerset

Most Somerset 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 quote Somerset 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.

What's included

Safe removal and recycling of old fluorescent tubes as hazardous waste
Testing and a BS 7671 certificate for the work, with a schedule of what was fitted
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 Somerset

Typical budgets for Somerset, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Guide prices in Somerset
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
LED panel (600×600)	£50 – £155	per fitting, supplied and fitted
LED batten (complete luminaire)	£80 – £205	per fitting, supplied and fitted
LED high bay	£155 – £410	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 £2,050 – £6,100 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Somerset

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 Somerset

LED lighting upgrades FAQs for Somerset

How are prices set in Somerset?

Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.

Which towns in Somerset do you cover?

All of Somerset, including Mendip, Bath and Weston-super-Mare. 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.

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.

LED lighting upgrades in Somerset