Commercial lighting design in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire

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 Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, including Glasgow, Bearsden and Newton Mearns.

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

Commercial lighting design work in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire

For Glasgow and Dunbartonshire 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 Glasgow and Dunbartonshire building control or landlords the efficacy evidence they ask for.

What's included

Drawings and schedules for tender or installation
Fitting selection balancing cost, efficacy and glare
Emergency lighting design to BS 5266-1
Control strategy and zoning

Guide prices in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire

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

Guide prices in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire
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 Glasgow and Dunbartonshire

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 Glasgow and Dunbartonshire

Commercial lighting design FAQs for Glasgow and Dunbartonshire

What energy rules apply to new lighting in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire?

Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the efficiency that new lighting in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.

Which towns in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire do you cover?

All of Glasgow and Dunbartonshire, including Glasgow, Bearsden and Newton Mearns. 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.

Commercial lighting design in Glasgow and Dunbartonshire