Commercial lighting design in East Sussex

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 East Sussex, including Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings.

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

Commercial lighting design work in East Sussex

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

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

What's included

Emergency lighting design to BS 5266-1
Lux calculations and plots for each area
Part L or national efficacy evidence
Control strategy and zoning

Guide prices in East Sussex

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

Guide prices in East Sussex
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Commercial electrician	£320 – £535	per day
LED panel (600×600)	£55 – £160	per fitting, supplied and fitted
DALI dimming and control	£55 – £160	per luminaire, on top of the fitting
LED high bay	£160 – £430	per fitting, supplied and fitted

Example: three days of design and calculation work, about £965 – £1,600 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in East Sussex

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 East Sussex

Commercial lighting design FAQs for East Sussex

Which towns in East Sussex do you cover?

All of East Sussex, including Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

What energy rules apply to new lighting in East Sussex?

Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in East Sussex 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 East Sussex