Commercial lighting design in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Commercial lighting design means calculating and specifying luminaires, positions and controls so a space gets the right light for its tasks, meets standards such as BS EN 12464-1 and energy rules such as Part L, and is comfortable to work in. We cover Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including Aberdeen, Peterhead and Aboyne.

Lighting designer's desk with a lux contour plot on screen

Commercial lighting design work in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

A calculated design gives Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire building control or landlords the efficacy evidence they ask for.

For Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire projects with new layouts or tall spaces we model the lighting first, so the fittings ordered actually hit the target lux.

What's included

Lux calculations and plots for each area
Drawings and schedules for tender or installation
Fitting selection balancing cost, efficacy and glare
Emergency lighting design to BS 5266-1

Guide prices in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Typical budgets for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Guide prices in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Commercial electrician	£300 – £500	per day
LED panel (600×600)	£50 – £150	per fitting, supplied and fitted
DALI dimming and control	£50 – £150	per luminaire, on top of the fitting
LED high bay	£150 – £400	per fitting, supplied and fitted

Example: three days of design and calculation work, about £900 – £1,500 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

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 Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Commercial lighting design FAQs for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Which towns in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire do you cover?

All of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including Aberdeen, Peterhead and Aboyne. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

How are prices set in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire?

Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.

Can you design and install?

Yes. Most clients ask us to design and install so one team is responsible for the result.

Do I need a lighting design for an LED upgrade?

For a like-for-like swap in a simple office, a survey is often enough. For new layouts, warehouses, sports areas or where light levels are disputed, a calculated design avoids getting it wrong.

Commercial lighting design in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire