Commercial lighting design in Merseyside

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 Merseyside, including Liverpool, Birkenhead and St Helens.

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

Commercial lighting design work in Merseyside

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

For Merseyside 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
Emergency lighting design to BS 5266-1
Drawings and schedules for tender or installation
Fitting selection balancing cost, efficacy and glare

Guide prices in Merseyside

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

Guide prices in Merseyside
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 Merseyside

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 Merseyside

Commercial lighting design FAQs for Merseyside

Which towns in Merseyside do you cover?

All of Merseyside, including Liverpool, Birkenhead and St Helens. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

What energy rules apply to new lighting in Merseyside?

Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Merseyside 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.

Commercial lighting design in Merseyside