LED lighting upgrades in Felixstowe
In short: swap fluorescent, halogen and metal halide fittings for efficient LED. We quote Felixstowe 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.
Local LED lighting upgrades in Felixstowe
For an LED upgrade in Felixstowe 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.
Old tubes are hazardous waste. Our teams working in Felixstowe bag and recycle them through an authorised route and give you the paperwork.
Our teams travel to Felixstowe from across Suffolk. Typical nearby jobs include Harwich, Levington and Kesgrave, so we can often combine survey visits.
Felixstowe at a glance
What's included
- 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
- 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
Guide prices in Felixstowe
Typical budgets for Felixstowe premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| 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 – £6,200 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Felixstowe
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.
Felixstowe FAQs
Who does the work in Felixstowe?
Work is carried out by vetted electricians working under S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which is responsible for the job and invoices you directly.
Is the price fixed?
Yes. After the survey you get a fixed price for the scope agreed. If you add to the scope later, we price the extra before doing it.
Can you work out of hours in Felixstowe?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Felixstowe offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
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.
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