Commercial lighting design in Dumfries and Galloway
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 Dumfries and Galloway, including Dumfries, Annan and Castle Douglas.
Commercial lighting design work in Dumfries and Galloway
For Dumfries and Galloway projects with new layouts or tall spaces we model the lighting first, so the fittings ordered actually hit the target lux.
A calculated design gives Dumfries and Galloway building control or landlords the efficacy evidence they ask for.
What's included
- Control strategy and zoning
- Lux calculations and plots for each area
- Part L or national efficacy evidence
- Fitting selection balancing cost, efficacy and glare
Guide prices in Dumfries and Galloway
Typical budgets for Dumfries and Galloway, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| 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 Dumfries and Galloway
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 Dumfries and Galloway
Commercial lighting design FAQs for Dumfries and Galloway
How are prices set in Dumfries and Galloway?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Which towns in Dumfries and Galloway do you cover?
All of Dumfries and Galloway, including Dumfries, Annan and Castle Douglas. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
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.
Can you design and install?
Yes. Most clients ask us to design and install so one team is responsible for the result.
Related services in Dumfries and Galloway
- Lighting surveys and lux testing
- Fit-out and new-build lighting
- Lighting controls
- Emergency lighting installation