Lighting controls in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Lighting controls switch or dim lights automatically based on occupancy, daylight or time. We cover Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, including Paisley, Greenock and Renfrew.
Lighting controls work in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
In Renfrewshire and Inverclyde 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 Renfrewshire and Inverclyde with deep window bays or roof lights.
What's included
- Commissioning and simple user handover
- Timeclocks and photocells for external lighting
- DALI and DALI-2 systems with scenes and zoning
- Retrofit wireless controls where rewiring is impractical
Guide prices in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Typical budgets for Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, 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 Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
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 Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
- Paisley
- Greenock
- Renfrew
- Johnstone
- Erskine
- Bishopton
- Gourock
- Howwood
- Kilmacolm
- Linwood
- Lochwinnoch
- Port Glasgow
- Ranfurly
- Wemyss Bay
Lighting controls FAQs for Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
How are prices set in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Which fire safety law applies in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde?
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.
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.
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.