LED lighting upgrades in South Shields
Swap fluorescent, halogen and metal halide fittings for efficient LED. Most South Shields 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.
Local LED lighting upgrades in South Shields
An LED upgrade in South Shields is also the cheapest moment to add presence or daylight sensors, because the electrician is already working on every fitting.
We quote South Shields 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.
Our teams travel to South Shields from across Tyne and Wear. Typical nearby jobs include Tynemouth, North Shields and Jarrow, so we can often combine survey visits.
South Shields at a glance
What's included
- Like-for-like or re-planned layouts so light levels meet BS EN 12464-1
- Complete LED luminaires rather than tube swaps, so old control gear is removed
- Safe removal and recycling of old fluorescent tubes as hazardous waste
- A walk-round survey counting fittings, wattages, running hours and ceiling types
Guide prices in South Shields
Typical budgets for South Shields 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 South Shields
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.
South Shields FAQs
Do you remove the old fittings in South Shields?
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.
Do you cover all of South Shields?
Yes. We work across South Shields and the NE33, NE29 and NE30 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Tynemouth, North Shields and Jarrow.
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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