LED lighting upgrades in Newcastle upon Tyne
What we do in Newcastle upon Tyne: swap fluorescent, halogen and metal halide fittings for efficient LED. Old tubes are hazardous waste. Our teams working in Newcastle upon Tyne bag and recycle them through an authorised route and give you the paperwork.
Local LED lighting upgrades in Newcastle upon Tyne
For an LED upgrade in Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne offices are being replaced anyway, we plan the new LED layout to BS EN 12464-1 rather than simply copying the old positions.
Our teams travel to Newcastle upon Tyne from across Tyne and Wear. Typical nearby jobs include Gateshead, Byker and Gosforth, so we can often combine survey visits.
Newcastle upon Tyne at a glance
What's included
- Safe removal and recycling of old fluorescent tubes as hazardous waste
- A walk-round survey counting fittings, wattages, running hours and ceiling types
- Optional presence and daylight sensors to cut running hours further
- Complete LED luminaires rather than tube swaps, so old control gear is removed
Guide prices in Newcastle upon Tyne
Typical budgets for Newcastle upon Tyne 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) | £75 – £190 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED high bay | £145 – £380 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £75 | per sensor, installed |
Example: 40 LED panels replacing fluorescent fittings in a 400 m² office, about £1,900 – £5,700 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Newcastle upon Tyne
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.
Newcastle upon Tyne FAQs
How quickly can you survey in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Most surveys in Newcastle upon Tyne can be booked within a few working days. Tell us about any deadlines, such as a lease end or a fire risk assessment action, and we will try to fit around them.
Do you remove the old fittings in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
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.
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.
LED lighting upgrades near Newcastle upon Tyne
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- LED lighting upgrades in Byker
- LED lighting upgrades in Gosforth
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