Lighting controls in Moray
Lighting controls switch or dim lights automatically based on occupancy, daylight or time. We cover Moray, including Elgin, Aberlour and Ballindalloch.
Lighting controls work in Moray
Daylight dimming works best in premises around Moray with deep window bays or roof lights.
In Moray buildings, the quickest control savings usually come from presence detection in rooms that are used for only part of the day.
We cover Moray by arrangement. Because of travel and access, visits are usually grouped with other work in Moray, so please allow more time for a survey and tell us about any ferry or access constraints.
What's included
- DALI and DALI-2 systems with scenes and zoning
- Presence and absence detection for rooms, aisles and toilets
- Timeclocks and photocells for external lighting
- Retrofit wireless controls where rewiring is impractical
Guide prices in Moray
Typical budgets for Moray, 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 Moray
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 Moray
Lighting controls FAQs for Moray
Which fire safety law applies in Moray?
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 Moray?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
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.
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.