Lighting surveys and lux testing in County Antrim
A lighting survey records what lighting you have, how it performs and what it costs to run. We cover County Antrim, including Belfast, Lisburn and Newtownabbey.
Lighting surveys and lux testing work in County Antrim
We measure at working height on a grid across County Antrim premises, then compare readings with BS EN 12464-1.
Lux surveys in County Antrim 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
- Emergency lighting coverage check
- Comparison with BS EN 12464-1 targets
- Lux readings on a grid across key areas
Guide prices in County Antrim
Typical budgets for County Antrim, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial electrician | £285 – £475 | per day |
| LED panel (600×600) | £50 – £145 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £55 – £145 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £145 – £285 | per day |
Example: two days of surveying and measurement by an electrician, about £570 – £950 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in County Antrim
Fire safety duties for premises in County Antrim come from the Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 and the Fire Safety Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010. 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.
Northern Ireland has its own EPC framework rather than the England and Wales EPC E letting rule.
Towns we cover in County Antrim
- Belfast
- Lisburn
- Newtownabbey
- Carrickfergus
- Ballymena
- Antrim
- Larne
- Ballycastle
- Ballyclare
- Ballymoney
- Bushmills
- Crumlin
- Dunmurry
- Randalstown
Lighting surveys and lux testing FAQs for County Antrim
Which towns in County Antrim do you cover?
All of County Antrim, including Belfast, Lisburn and Newtownabbey. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in County Antrim?
Technical Booklet F2 sets the efficiency that new lighting in County Antrim 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.