Lighting controls in Staffordshire
Lighting controls switch or dim lights automatically based on occupancy, daylight or time. We cover Staffordshire, including Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle under Lyme and Burton upon Trent.
Lighting controls work in Staffordshire
Daylight dimming works best in premises around Staffordshire with deep window bays or roof lights.
In Staffordshire 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
- DALI and DALI-2 systems with scenes and zoning
- Presence and absence detection for rooms, aisles and toilets
Guide prices in Staffordshire
Typical budgets for Staffordshire, 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 Staffordshire
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 Staffordshire
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Newcastle under Lyme
- Burton upon Trent
- Cannock
- Tamworth
- Stafford
- Lichfield
- Kidsgrove
- Burntwood
- Longton
- Rugeley
- Leek
- Great Wyrley
- Biddulph
- Bagnall
- Barlaston
- Bilbrook
- Branston
- Cheadle
- Eccleshall
- Forsbrook
- Gnosall
- Hopton
- Kinver
- Penkridge
- Stone
- Uttoxeter
- Wombourne
Lighting controls FAQs for Staffordshire
Which fire safety law applies in Staffordshire?
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.
Which towns in Staffordshire do you cover?
All of Staffordshire, including Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle under Lyme and Burton upon Trent. 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.