Commercial lighting design in Tyne and Wear

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 Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields.

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

Commercial lighting design work in Tyne and Wear

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

For Tyne and Wear projects with new layouts or tall spaces we model the lighting first, so the fittings ordered actually hit the target lux.

What's included

Emergency lighting design to BS 5266-1
Fitting selection balancing cost, efficacy and glare
Lux calculations and plots for each area
Control strategy and zoning

Guide prices in Tyne and Wear

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

Guide prices in Tyne and Wear
Item	Guide budget (ex VAT)	Basis
Commercial electrician	£285 – £475	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 – £380	per fitting, supplied and fitted

Example: three days of design and calculation work, about £855 – £1,450 excluding VAT.

Rules that apply in Tyne and Wear

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 Tyne and Wear

Commercial lighting design FAQs for Tyne and Wear

Which towns in Tyne and Wear do you cover?

All of Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields. See the towns list on this page for local pages.

What energy rules apply to new lighting in Tyne and Wear?

Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear