Lighting controls in Northamptonshire
Lighting controls switch or dim lights automatically based on occupancy, daylight or time. We cover Northamptonshire, including Northampton, Corby and Kettering.
Lighting controls work in Northamptonshire
Daylight dimming works best in premises around Northamptonshire with deep window bays or roof lights.
In Northamptonshire buildings, the quickest control savings usually come from presence detection in rooms that are used for only part of the day.
What's included
- DALI and DALI-2 systems with scenes and zoning
- Retrofit wireless controls where rewiring is impractical
- Timeclocks and photocells for external lighting
- Daylight-linked dimming along windows and under roof lights
Guide prices in Northamptonshire
Typical budgets for Northamptonshire, 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 Northamptonshire
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 Northamptonshire
- Northampton
- Corby
- Kettering
- Wellingborough
- Rushden
- Daventry
- Market Harborough
- Brackley
- Cosgrove
- Duston
- Irthlingborough
- Middleton Cheney
- Spratton
- Tansor
- Towcester
- Warkton
- Wollaston
Lighting controls FAQs for Northamptonshire
Which towns in Northamptonshire do you cover?
All of Northamptonshire, including Northampton, Corby and Kettering. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
Which fire safety law applies in Northamptonshire?
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 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.