Lighting controls in Mid Glamorgan
Lighting controls switch or dim lights automatically based on occupancy, daylight or time. We cover Mid Glamorgan, including Rhondda, Tonypandy and Bridgend.
Lighting controls work in Mid Glamorgan
In Mid Glamorgan 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 Mid Glamorgan with deep window bays or roof lights.
What's included
- Daylight-linked dimming along windows and under roof lights
- DALI and DALI-2 systems with scenes and zoning
- Timeclocks and photocells for external lighting
- Presence and absence detection for rooms, aisles and toilets
Guide prices in Mid Glamorgan
Typical budgets for Mid Glamorgan, 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 – £115 | per sensor, installed |
| DALI dimming and control | £50 – £145 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
| Commercial electrician | £290 – £485 | per day |
Example: presence and daylight sensing for 40 existing LED panels, about £680 – £1,350 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Mid Glamorgan
The Welsh Approved Document L Volume 2 (2022) uses 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt for general lighting, with alternatives such as LENI. A new Welsh edition takes effect from 4 March 2027 with a higher figure of more than 105.
Towns we cover in Mid Glamorgan
- Rhondda
- Tonypandy
- Bridgend
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Coity
- Pontypridd
- Aberdare
- Maesteg
- Porthcawl
- Cymmer
- Cynffig
- Garw Valley
- Llanharan
- Llantwit Fardre
- Pencoed
- Penrhiwceiber
- Treharris
- Treorchy
- Ystrad
Lighting controls FAQs for Mid Glamorgan
How are prices set in Mid Glamorgan?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Which towns in Mid Glamorgan do you cover?
All of Mid Glamorgan, including Rhondda, Tonypandy and Bridgend. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
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.