Lighting surveys and lux testing in Buckinghamshire
A lighting survey records what lighting you have, how it performs and what it costs to run. We cover Buckinghamshire, including Milton Keynes, High Wycombe and Aylesbury.
Lighting surveys and lux testing work in Buckinghamshire
We measure at working height on a grid across Buckinghamshire premises, then compare readings with BS EN 12464-1.
Lux surveys in Buckinghamshire usually start with a complaint or a lease event, and end with a clear list of what needs changing.
What's included
- Fitting counts, wattages and running hours
- Energy and payback estimate for an LED upgrade
- Comparison with BS EN 12464-1 targets
- A written report with photographs
Guide prices in Buckinghamshire
Typical budgets for Buckinghamshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial electrician | £320 – £535 | per day |
| LED panel (600×600) | £55 – £160 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £65 – £160 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £160 – £320 | per day |
Example: two days of surveying and measurement by an electrician, about £640 – £1,050 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Buckinghamshire
Fire safety duties for premises in Buckinghamshire come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Whoever is responsible for fire safety must make sure escape routes are lit if the normal supply fails, and that the system is tested and maintained.
Privately rented commercial property in England generally needs an EPC of E or better, or a registered exemption, and lighting is one of the cheaper ways to improve a rating.
Towns we cover in Buckinghamshire
- Milton Keynes
- High Wycombe
- Aylesbury
- Bletchley
- Amersham
- Chesham
- Gerrards Cross
- Chalfont Saint Peter
- Marlow
- Amersham on the Hill
- Newport Pagnell
- Ashendon
- Beaconsfield
- Bledlow-cum-Saunderton
- Bradwell Abbey
- Buckingham
- Chalfont St Giles
- Chepping Wycombe
- Clifton Reynes
- Denham Green
- Dinton
- Great Missenden
- Hazlemere
- Iver
- Princes Risborough
- Shenley Brook End
- Stony Stratford
- Walton
- Weston Turville
- Willen
- Wooburn
Lighting surveys and lux testing FAQs for Buckinghamshire
Which towns in Buckinghamshire do you cover?
All of Buckinghamshire, including Milton Keynes, High Wycombe and Aylesbury. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
How are prices set in Buckinghamshire?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Do you charge for surveys?
Surveys ahead of a quoted upgrade are free. Stand-alone measured surveys with a written report are priced by site size.
When do I need a lux survey?
Common reasons are staff complaints about light levels, a change of use, a lease handover, or checking a new installation against its design.