Commercial lighting design in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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 Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, including Paisley, Greenock and Renfrew.

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

Commercial lighting design work in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

A calculated design gives Renfrewshire and Inverclyde building control or landlords the efficacy evidence they ask for.

For Renfrewshire and Inverclyde 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
Drawings and schedules for tender or installation
Lux calculations and plots for each area
Fitting selection balancing cost, efficacy and glare

Guide prices in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

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

Guide prices in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Commercial electrician	£300 – £500	per day
LED panel (600×600)	£50 – £150	per fitting, supplied and fitted
DALI dimming and control	£50 – £150	per luminaire, on top of the fitting
LED high bay	£150 – £400	per fitting, supplied and fitted

Example: three days of design and calculation work, about £900 – £1,500 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Standard 6.5 of the Scottish building standards covers efficient, controllable lighting. The non-domestic guidance uses 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt for general lighting, or LENI.

Towns we cover in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Commercial lighting design FAQs for Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Which towns in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde do you cover?

All of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, including Paisley, Greenock and Renfrew. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

What energy rules apply to new lighting in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde?

Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the efficiency that new lighting in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde 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 Renfrewshire and Inverclyde