Lighting controls in Leicestershire
Lighting controls switch or dim lights automatically based on occupancy, daylight or time. We cover Leicestershire, including Leicester, Loughborough and Hinckley.
Lighting controls work in Leicestershire
In Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire with deep window bays or roof lights.
What's included
- Daylight-linked dimming along windows and under roof lights
- Timeclocks and photocells for external lighting
- Retrofit wireless controls where rewiring is impractical
- DALI and DALI-2 systems with scenes and zoning
Guide prices in Leicestershire
Typical budgets for Leicestershire, 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 – £145 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
| Commercial electrician | £295 – £490 | per day |
Example: presence and daylight sensing for 40 existing LED panels, about £685 – £1,350 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Leicestershire
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.
Towns we cover in Leicestershire
- Leicester
- Loughborough
- Hinckley
- Coalville
- Wigston Magna
- Melton Mowbray
- Oadby
- Earl Shilton
- Humberstone
- Mountsorrel
- Evington
- Glen Parva
- Braunstone
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
- Barkby
- Gilmorton
- Groby
- Kilby
- Lockington
- Market Bosworth
- Narborough
Lighting controls FAQs for Leicestershire
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Leicestershire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Leicestershire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Which fire safety law applies in Leicestershire?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.
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.