Commercial lighting design in Greater London

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 Greater London, including Brent, Islington and Bexley.

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

Commercial lighting design work in Greater London

For Greater London 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 Greater London building control or landlords the efficacy evidence they ask for.

What's included

Fitting selection balancing cost, efficacy and glare
Control strategy and zoning
Part L or national efficacy evidence
Emergency lighting design to BS 5266-1

Guide prices in Greater London

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

Guide prices in Greater London
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Commercial electrician	£345 – £575	per day
LED panel (600×600)	£55 – £175	per fitting, supplied and fitted
DALI dimming and control	£55 – £175	per luminaire, on top of the fitting
LED high bay	£175 – £460	per fitting, supplied and fitted

Example: three days of design and calculation work, about £1,050 – £1,700 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Greater London

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 Greater London

Commercial lighting design FAQs for Greater London

What energy rules apply to new lighting in Greater London?

Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Greater London must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.

How are prices set in Greater London?

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

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 Greater London