Commercial lighting design in Lincolnshire

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 Lincolnshire, including Lincoln, Grimsby and Scunthorpe.

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

Commercial lighting design work in Lincolnshire

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

What's included

Drawings and schedules for tender or installation
Lux calculations and plots for each area
Emergency lighting design to BS 5266-1
Part L or national efficacy evidence

Guide prices in Lincolnshire

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

Guide prices in Lincolnshire
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Commercial electrician	£295 – £490	per day
LED panel (600×600)	£50 – £145	per fitting, supplied and fitted
DALI dimming and control	£50 – £145	per luminaire, on top of the fitting
LED high bay	£145 – £390	per fitting, supplied and fitted

Example: three days of design and calculation work, about £880 – £1,450 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Lincolnshire

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 Lincolnshire

Commercial lighting design FAQs for Lincolnshire

How are prices set in Lincolnshire?

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

What energy rules apply to new lighting in Lincolnshire?

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

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 Lincolnshire