Commercial lighting design in Kent

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 Kent, including Saint Peters, Maidstone and Gillingham.

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

Commercial lighting design work in Kent

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

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

What's included

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

Guide prices in Kent

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

Guide prices in Kent
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 Kent

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 Kent

Commercial lighting design FAQs for Kent

Which towns in Kent do you cover?

All of Kent, including Saint Peters, Maidstone and Gillingham. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

Which fire safety law applies in Kent?

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.

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 Kent