Lighting controls in Lincolnshire
Lighting controls switch or dim lights automatically based on occupancy, daylight or time. We cover Lincolnshire, including Lincoln, Grimsby and Scunthorpe.
Lighting controls work in Lincolnshire
In Lincolnshire 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 Lincolnshire with deep window bays or roof lights.
What's included
- Daylight-linked dimming along windows and under roof lights
- Retrofit wireless controls where rewiring is impractical
- Timeclocks and photocells for external lighting
- DALI and DALI-2 systems with scenes and zoning
Guide prices in Lincolnshire
Typical budgets for Lincolnshire, 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 Lincolnshire
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 Lincolnshire
- Lincoln
- Grimsby
- Scunthorpe
- Boston
- Grantham
- Cleethorpes
- Spalding
- Skegness
- Stamford
- Gainsborough
- Louth
- Sleaford
- Alford
- Barrow-Upon-Humber
- Barton-Upon-Humber
- Bigby
- Bourne
- Bradley
- Broughton
- Burgh Le Marsh
- Burringham
- Burton
- Burton Coggles
- Caistor
- Corringham
- Deeping St James
- Dunston
- Fiskerton
- Fleet
- Great Gonerby
- Haxey
- Horncastle
- Immingham
- Linwood
- Mablethorpe
- Nettleham
- Old Leake
- Spilsby
- Stallingborough
- Swineshead
- Tetney
- Ulceby
- Waddington
- Woodhall Spa
Lighting controls FAQs for Lincolnshire
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Lincolnshire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Lincolnshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Which fire safety law applies in Lincolnshire?
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.