LED lighting upgrades in Rhiwbina
What we do in Rhiwbina: swap fluorescent, halogen and metal halide fittings for efficient LED. Old tubes are hazardous waste. Our teams working in Rhiwbina bag and recycle them through an authorised route and give you the paperwork.
Local LED lighting upgrades in Rhiwbina
An LED upgrade in Rhiwbina is also the cheapest moment to add presence or daylight sensors, because the electrician is already working on every fitting.
Most Rhiwbina 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.
Rhiwbina sits within South Glamorgan. We work throughout the CF14, CF23 and CF24 postcode districts and surrounding places, including Pentwyn, Cardiff and Ely.
Rhiwbina at a glance
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 Rhiwbina
Typical budgets for Rhiwbina premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| 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 – £5,800 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Rhiwbina
The Welsh Approved Document L Volume 2 (2022) uses 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt for general lighting, with alternatives such as LENI. A new Welsh edition takes effect from 4 March 2027 with a higher figure of more than 105.
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.
Rhiwbina FAQs
Do you remove the old fittings in Rhiwbina?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
Can you work out of hours in Rhiwbina?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Rhiwbina offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
Do you cover all of Rhiwbina?
Yes. We work across Rhiwbina and the CF14, CF23 and CF24 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Pentwyn, Cardiff and Ely.
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.
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