Commercial lighting design in Clwyd

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 Clwyd, including Wrexham, Buckley and Deeside.

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

Commercial lighting design work in Clwyd

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

For Clwyd 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
Control strategy and zoning
Drawings and schedules for tender or installation
Emergency lighting design to BS 5266-1

Guide prices in Clwyd

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

Guide prices in Clwyd
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Commercial electrician	£290 – £485	per day
LED panel (600×600)	£50 – £145	per fitting, supplied and fitted
DALI dimming and control	£50 – £145	per luminaire, on top of the fitting
LED high bay	£145 – £390	per fitting, supplied and fitted

Example: three days of design and calculation work, about £875 – £1,450 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Clwyd

The Welsh Approved Document L Volume 2 (2022) uses 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt for general lighting, with alternatives such as LENI. A new Welsh edition takes effect from 4 March 2027 with a higher figure of more than 105.

Towns we cover in Clwyd

Commercial lighting design FAQs for Clwyd

Which fire safety law applies in Clwyd?

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 Clwyd?

The Welsh Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Clwyd 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 Clwyd