Commercial lighting design in Bedfordshire

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 Bedfordshire, including Luton, Bedford and Dunstable.

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

Commercial lighting design work in Bedfordshire

A calculated design gives Bedfordshire building control or landlords the efficacy evidence they ask for.

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

What's included

Part L or national efficacy evidence
Lux calculations and plots for each area
Emergency lighting design to BS 5266-1
Fitting selection balancing cost, efficacy and glare

Guide prices in Bedfordshire

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

Guide prices in Bedfordshire
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Commercial electrician	£310 – £515	per day
LED panel (600×600)	£50 – £155	per fitting, supplied and fitted
DALI dimming and control	£50 – £155	per luminaire, on top of the fitting
LED high bay	£155 – £410	per fitting, supplied and fitted

Example: three days of design and calculation work, about £925 – £1,550 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Bedfordshire

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 Bedfordshire

Commercial lighting design FAQs for Bedfordshire

Which fire safety law applies in Bedfordshire?

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.

What energy rules apply to new lighting in Bedfordshire?

Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Bedfordshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.

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 Bedfordshire