Lighting controls in Dundee and Angus
Lighting controls switch or dim lights automatically based on occupancy, daylight or time. We cover Dundee and Angus, including Dundee, Arbroath and Brechin.
Lighting controls work in Dundee and Angus
Daylight dimming works best in premises around Dundee and Angus with deep window bays or roof lights.
In Dundee and Angus buildings, the quickest control savings usually come from presence detection in rooms that are used for only part of the day.
What's included
- Retrofit wireless controls where rewiring is impractical
- Daylight-linked dimming along windows and under roof lights
- Timeclocks and photocells for external lighting
- Commissioning and simple user handover
Guide prices in Dundee and Angus
Typical budgets for Dundee and Angus, 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 Dundee and Angus
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 Dundee and Angus
Lighting controls FAQs for Dundee and Angus
Which fire safety law applies in Dundee and Angus?
The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.
How are prices set in Dundee and Angus?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
What is DALI?
DALI is a digital lighting control standard that lets each fitting be addressed, dimmed and grouped individually, with scenes and fault reporting.
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.