Lighting controls in the West Midlands
Lighting controls switch or dim lights automatically based on occupancy, daylight or time. We cover the West Midlands, including Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton.
Lighting controls work in the West Midlands
In West Midlands 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 the West Midlands with deep window bays or roof lights.
What's included
- Timeclocks and photocells for external lighting
- Presence and absence detection for rooms, aisles and toilets
- Daylight-linked dimming along windows and under roof lights
- Retrofit wireless controls where rewiring is impractical
Guide prices in the West Midlands
Typical budgets for the West Midlands, 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 the West Midlands
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 the West Midlands
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Wolverhampton
- Dudley
- Walsall
- Solihull
- Sutton Coldfield
- West Bromwich
- Halesowen
- Stourbridge
- Smethwick
- Willenhall
- Tipton
- Bloxwich
- Wednesfield
- Washwood Heath
- Aston
- Shirley
- Brierley Hill
- Aldridge
- Acocks Green
- Bartley Green
- Wednesbury
- Kingswinford
- Brownhills
- Castle Bromwich
- Chelmsley Wood
- Dorridge
Lighting controls FAQs for the West Midlands
What energy rules apply to new lighting in the West Midlands?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in the West Midlands must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
How are prices set in the West Midlands?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
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.
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.