Lighting surveys and lux testing in Cambridgeshire
A lighting survey records what lighting you have, how it performs and what it costs to run. We cover Cambridgeshire, including Peterborough, Cambridge and Wisbech.
Lighting surveys and lux testing work in Cambridgeshire
We measure at working height on a grid across Cambridgeshire premises, then compare readings with BS EN 12464-1.
Lux surveys in Cambridgeshire 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
- A written report with photographs
- Emergency lighting coverage check
- Energy and payback estimate for an LED upgrade
Guide prices in Cambridgeshire
Typical budgets for Cambridgeshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial electrician | £310 – £515 | per day |
| LED panel (600×600) | £50 – £155 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £60 – £155 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £155 – £310 | per day |
Example: two days of surveying and measurement by an electrician, about £620 – £1,050 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Cambridgeshire
Fire safety duties for premises in Cambridgeshire 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 Cambridgeshire
- Peterborough
- Cambridge
- Wisbech
- Saint Neots
- Huntingdon
- March
- Ely
- Newmarket
- Primrose Place
- Saint Ives
- Royston
- Ailsworth
- Balsham
- Chatteris
- Downham
- Farcet
- Fulbourn
- Great Shelford
- Hardwick
- Highfields
- Impington
- Little Shelford
- Lode
- Ramsey
- Soham
- St Neots
- Stow cum Quy
- The Stukeleys
Lighting surveys and lux testing FAQs for Cambridgeshire
Which fire safety law applies in Cambridgeshire?
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.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Cambridgeshire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Cambridgeshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
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.