Commercial lighting design in the Scottish Borders

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 the Scottish Borders, including Cockburnspath, Duns and Earlston.

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

Commercial lighting design work in the Scottish Borders

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

What's included

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

Guide prices in the Scottish Borders

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

Guide prices in the Scottish Borders
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 the Scottish Borders

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 the Scottish Borders

Commercial lighting design FAQs for the Scottish Borders

What energy rules apply to new lighting in the Scottish Borders?

Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the efficiency that new lighting in the Scottish Borders must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.

How are prices set in the Scottish Borders?

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

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 the Scottish Borders