Commercial lighting design in the Highlands and Islands

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 the Highlands and Islands, including Inverness, Stornoway and Fort William.

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

Commercial lighting design work in the Highlands and Islands

A calculated design gives Highlands and Islands building control or landlords the efficacy evidence they ask for.

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

We cover the Highlands and Islands by arrangement. Because of travel and access, visits are usually grouped with other work in the Highlands and Islands, so please allow more time for a survey and tell us about any ferry or access constraints.

What's included

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

Guide prices in the Highlands and Islands

Typical budgets for the Highlands and Islands, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Guide prices in the Highlands and Islands
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 the Highlands and Islands

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 the Highlands and Islands

Commercial lighting design FAQs for the Highlands and Islands

Which fire safety law applies in the Highlands and Islands?

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.

Which towns in the Highlands and Islands do you cover?

All of the Highlands and Islands, including Inverness, Stornoway and Fort William. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

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 the Highlands and Islands