Commercial lighting design in North Yorkshire
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 North Yorkshire, including York, Middlesbrough and Harrogate.
Commercial lighting design work in North Yorkshire
For North Yorkshire 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 North Yorkshire building control or landlords the efficacy evidence they ask for.
What's included
- Fitting selection balancing cost, efficacy and glare
- Drawings and schedules for tender or installation
- Control strategy and zoning
- Lux calculations and plots for each area
Guide prices in North Yorkshire
Typical budgets for North Yorkshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial electrician | £290 – £485 | 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 £875 – £1,450 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in North Yorkshire
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 North Yorkshire
- York
- Middlesbrough
- Harrogate
- Scarborough
- Redcar
- Selby
- Thornaby-on-Tees
- Yarm
- Guisborough
- Northallerton
- Ripon
- Boroughbridge
- Clint
- Colburn
- Copmanthorpe
- Earswick
- Easingwold
- Great and Little Broughton
- Grimston
- Hutton Mulgrave
- Knaresborough
- Langcliffe
- Loftus
- Marske
- Muston
- Nawton
- North Stainley
- Pickering
- Rawcliffe
- Saltburn Marske and New Marske
- Settrington
- Skeeby
- Skelton
- Snainton
- Sowerby
- Spennithorne
- Stainton
- Stainton Dale
- Thorlby
- Thornton-le-Clay
- Upper Poppleton
- Wheldrake
- Winton
- Yafforth
Commercial lighting design FAQs for North Yorkshire
How are prices set in North Yorkshire?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Which fire safety law applies in North Yorkshire?
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.
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.
Related services in North Yorkshire
- Lighting surveys and lux testing
- Fit-out and new-build lighting
- Lighting controls
- Emergency lighting installation