LED lighting upgrades in South Yorkshire

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 South Yorkshire, including Sheffield, Rotherham and Doncaster.

Electrician fitting a new LED panel into an office ceiling grid

LED lighting upgrades work in South Yorkshire

Where ceilings in South Yorkshire offices are being replaced anyway, we plan the new LED layout to BS EN 12464-1 rather than simply copying the old positions.

For an LED upgrade in South Yorkshire 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.

What's included

Optional presence and daylight sensors to cut running hours further
Safe removal and recycling of old fluorescent tubes as hazardous waste
Like-for-like or re-planned layouts so light levels meet BS EN 12464-1
Testing and a BS 7671 certificate for the work, with a schedule of what was fitted

Guide prices in South Yorkshire

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

Guide prices in South Yorkshire
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.

Rules that apply in South Yorkshire

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 South Yorkshire

LED lighting upgrades FAQs for South Yorkshire

Which towns in South Yorkshire do you cover?

All of South Yorkshire, including Sheffield, Rotherham and Doncaster. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

Which fire safety law applies in South Yorkshire?

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.

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.

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 South Yorkshire