Commercial lighting design in Herefordshire
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 Herefordshire, including Hereford, Allensmore and Bromyard.
Commercial lighting design work in Herefordshire
A calculated design gives Herefordshire building control or landlords the efficacy evidence they ask for.
For Herefordshire projects with new layouts or tall spaces we model the lighting first, so the fittings ordered actually hit the target lux.
What's included
- Lux calculations and plots for each area
- Fitting selection balancing cost, efficacy and glare
- Control strategy and zoning
- Part L or national efficacy evidence
Guide prices in Herefordshire
Typical budgets for Herefordshire, 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 Herefordshire
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 Herefordshire
Commercial lighting design FAQs for Herefordshire
Which fire safety law applies in Herefordshire?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Herefordshire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Herefordshire 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.
Related services in Herefordshire
- Lighting surveys and lux testing
- Fit-out and new-build lighting
- Lighting controls
- Emergency lighting installation