Lighting controls in Argyll and Bute
Lighting controls switch or dim lights automatically based on occupancy, daylight or time. We cover Argyll and Bute, including Ardrishaig, Ballygrant and Bowmore.
Lighting controls work in Argyll and Bute
Daylight dimming works best in premises around Argyll and Bute with deep window bays or roof lights.
In Argyll and Bute buildings, the quickest control savings usually come from presence detection in rooms that are used for only part of the day.
We cover Argyll and Bute by arrangement. Because of travel and access, visits are usually grouped with other work in Argyll and Bute, so please allow more time for a survey and tell us about any ferry or access constraints.
What's included
- DALI and DALI-2 systems with scenes and zoning
- Timeclocks and photocells for external lighting
- Commissioning and simple user handover
- Retrofit wireless controls where rewiring is impractical
Guide prices in Argyll and Bute
Typical budgets for Argyll and Bute, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £80 | per sensor, installed |
| Daylight sensor | £60 – £120 | per sensor, installed |
| DALI dimming and control | £50 – £150 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
| Commercial electrician | £300 – £500 | per day |
Example: presence and daylight sensing for 40 existing LED panels, about £700 – £1,400 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Argyll and Bute
Standard 6.5 of the Scottish building standards covers efficient, controllable lighting. The non-domestic guidance uses 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt for general lighting, or LENI.
Towns we cover in Argyll and Bute
- Ardrishaig
- Ballygrant
- Bowmore
- Bridge of Orchy
- Bunessan
- Cairndow
- Campbeltown
- Crossapol
- Dunoon
- Helensburgh
- Lochdon
- Lochgilphead
- Lochgoilhead
- Oban
- Port Askaig
- Port Charlotte
- Port Ellen
- Portnahaven
- Rothesay
- Scalasaig
- Strachur
- Tighnabruaich
Lighting controls FAQs for Argyll and Bute
Which towns in Argyll and Bute do you cover?
All of Argyll and Bute, including Ardrishaig, Ballygrant and Bowmore. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Argyll and Bute?
Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the efficiency that new lighting in Argyll and Bute must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
What do sensors cost?
As a budget, a basic presence sensor costs about £40–£80 installed, a daylight sensor £60–£120, and DALI control around £50–£150 per luminaire on top of the fitting, excluding VAT.
How much do lighting controls save?
Controls save energy only when they reduce output or hours. In meeting rooms, toilets, stores and aisles that are often empty, the saving can be large; in a busy open-plan office less so.