Lighting controls in Oxfordshire
Lighting controls switch or dim lights automatically based on occupancy, daylight or time. We cover Oxfordshire, including Oxford, Banbury and Abingdon.
Lighting controls work in Oxfordshire
Daylight dimming works best in premises around Oxfordshire with deep window bays or roof lights.
In Oxfordshire buildings, the quickest control savings usually come from presence detection in rooms that are used for only part of the day.
What's included
- Retrofit wireless controls where rewiring is impractical
- Daylight-linked dimming along windows and under roof lights
- Presence and absence detection for rooms, aisles and toilets
- Timeclocks and photocells for external lighting
Guide prices in Oxfordshire
Typical budgets for Oxfordshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £45 – £85 | per sensor, installed |
| Daylight sensor | £65 – £130 | per sensor, installed |
| DALI dimming and control | £55 – £160 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
| Commercial electrician | £320 – £535 | per day |
Example: presence and daylight sensing for 40 existing LED panels, about £750 – £1,500 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Oxfordshire
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 Oxfordshire
- Oxford
- Banbury
- Abingdon
- Bicester
- Didcot
- Witney
- Cowley
- Carterton
- Chadlington
- Chesterton
- Chinnor
- Cuddesdon
- Eynsham
- Fringford
- Holton
- Kidlington
- Marcham
- Rotherfield Greys
- Shellingford
- Tadmarton
- Thame
- Wallingford
- Wantage
- Watlington
- Whitchurch-on-Thames
- Woodstock
Lighting controls FAQs for Oxfordshire
Which towns in Oxfordshire do you cover?
All of Oxfordshire, including Oxford, Banbury and Abingdon. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
Which fire safety law applies in Oxfordshire?
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.