Lighting controls in County Armagh
Lighting controls switch or dim lights automatically based on occupancy, daylight or time. We cover County Armagh, including Craigavon, Portadown and Armagh.
Lighting controls work in County Armagh
In County Armagh buildings, the quickest control savings usually come from presence detection in rooms that are used for only part of the day.
Daylight dimming works best in premises around County Armagh with deep window bays or roof lights.
What's included
- Timeclocks and photocells for external lighting
- Retrofit wireless controls where rewiring is impractical
- Daylight-linked dimming along windows and under roof lights
- DALI and DALI-2 systems with scenes and zoning
Guide prices in County Armagh
Typical budgets for County Armagh, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £75 | per sensor, installed |
| Daylight sensor | £55 – £115 | per sensor, installed |
| DALI dimming and control | £50 – £145 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
| Commercial electrician | £285 – £475 | per day |
Example: presence and daylight sensing for 40 existing LED panels, about £665 – £1,350 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in County Armagh
Technical Booklet F2 (June 2022) and its non-domestic guidance set Northern Ireland's own lighting efficacy figures, which differ from England's, so we design to the NI figures.
Towns we cover in County Armagh
Lighting controls FAQs for County Armagh
What energy rules apply to new lighting in County Armagh?
Technical Booklet F2 sets the efficiency that new lighting in County Armagh must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
How are prices set in County Armagh?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
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.
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.