Lighting controls in Tyne and Wear
Lighting controls switch or dim lights automatically based on occupancy, daylight or time. We cover Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields.
Lighting controls work in Tyne and Wear
Daylight dimming works best in premises around Tyne and Wear with deep window bays or roof lights.
In Tyne and Wear 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
- Daylight-linked dimming along windows and under roof lights
- Presence and absence detection for rooms, aisles and toilets
- Retrofit wireless controls where rewiring is impractical
Guide prices in Tyne and Wear
Typical budgets for Tyne and Wear, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £75 | per sensor, installed |
| Daylight sensor | £55 – £115 | per sensor, installed |
| DALI dimming and control | £50 – £145 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
| Commercial electrician | £285 – £475 | per day |
Example: presence and daylight sensing for 40 existing LED panels, about £665 – £1,350 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Tyne and Wear
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 Tyne and Wear
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sunderland
- South Shields
- Gateshead
- Washington
- Tynemouth
- Wallsend
- Newburn
- North Shields
- Whitley Bay
- Houghton-Le-Spring
- Felling
- Jarrow
- Gosforth
- Hebburn
- Whickham
- Blaydon-on-Tyne
- Blaydon
- Brunswick
- Byker
- Castletown
- Longbenton
Lighting controls FAQs for Tyne and Wear
Which fire safety law applies in Tyne and Wear?
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.
How are prices set in Tyne and Wear?
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.