Commercial lighting design in Dundee and Angus

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 Dundee and Angus, including Dundee, Arbroath and Brechin.

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

Commercial lighting design work in Dundee and Angus

For Dundee and Angus 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 Dundee and Angus building control or landlords the efficacy evidence they ask for.

What's included

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

Guide prices in Dundee and Angus

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

Guide prices in Dundee and Angus
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 Dundee and Angus

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 Dundee and Angus

Commercial lighting design FAQs for Dundee and Angus

How are prices set in Dundee and Angus?

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

Which fire safety law applies in Dundee and Angus?

The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.

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.

Commercial lighting design in Dundee and Angus