Commercial lighting design in Devon
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 Devon, including Plymouth, Exeter and Paignton.
Commercial lighting design work in Devon
A calculated design gives Devon building control or landlords the efficacy evidence they ask for.
For Devon 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
- Emergency lighting design to BS 5266-1
- Control strategy and zoning
- Drawings and schedules for tender or installation
Guide prices in Devon
Typical budgets for Devon, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial electrician | £305 – £510 | 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 £920 – £1,550 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Devon
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 Devon
- Plymouth
- Exeter
- Paignton
- Torquay
- Newton Abbot
- Exmouth
- Barnstaple
- Bideford
- Plymstock
- Tiverton
- Heavitree
- Brixham
- Abbotsham
- Axminster
- Bishops Nympton
- Black Torrington
- Bovey Tracey
- Braunton
- Broad Clyst
- Buckfast
- Budleigh Salterton
- Chawleigh
- Colyton
- Dartmouth
- Dawlish
- Doddiscombsleigh
- Dowland
- High Bickington
- Holsworthy Hamlets
- Honiton
- Horrabridge
- Ilfracombe
- Ivybridge
- Kentisbeare
- Kingsbridge
- Lifton
- Little Torrington
- Lynton
- Okehampton Hamlets
- Ottery St Mary
- Plympton
- Salcombe
- Sandford
- Seaton
- Sidmouth
- South Brent
- Tavistock
- Teignmouth
- Totnes
- Yealmpton
Commercial lighting design FAQs for Devon
Which towns in Devon do you cover?
All of Devon, including Plymouth, Exeter and Paignton. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Devon?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Devon 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.
Related services in Devon
- Lighting surveys and lux testing
- Fit-out and new-build lighting
- Lighting controls
- Emergency lighting installation