Commercial lighting design in Northamptonshire

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 Northamptonshire, including Northampton, Corby and Kettering.

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

Commercial lighting design work in Northamptonshire

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

For Northamptonshire 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
Drawings and schedules for tender or installation

Guide prices in Northamptonshire

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

Guide prices in Northamptonshire
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 Northamptonshire

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 Northamptonshire

Commercial lighting design FAQs for Northamptonshire

Which fire safety law applies in Northamptonshire?

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.

Which towns in Northamptonshire do you cover?

All of Northamptonshire, including Northampton, Corby and Kettering. 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 Northamptonshire