Lighting surveys and lux testing in Devon
A lighting survey records what lighting you have, how it performs and what it costs to run. We cover Devon, including Plymouth, Exeter and Paignton.
Lighting surveys and lux testing work in Devon
Lux surveys in Devon usually start with a complaint or a lease event, and end with a clear list of what needs changing.
We measure at working height on a grid across Devon premises, then compare readings with BS EN 12464-1.
What's included
- A written report with photographs
- Energy and payback estimate for an LED upgrade
- Comparison with BS EN 12464-1 targets
- Emergency lighting coverage check
Guide prices in Devon
Typical budgets for Devon, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial electrician | £305 – £510 | 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 – £305 | per day |
Example: two days of surveying and measurement by an electrician, about £610 – £1,000 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Devon
Emergency lighting in Devon falls under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The responsible person must make sure people can see their way out if the power fails, and keep records of testing.
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 Devon
- Plymouth
- Exeter
- Paignton
- Torquay
- Newton Abbot
- Exmouth
- Barnstaple
- Bideford
- Plymstock
- Tiverton
- Heavitree
- Brixham
- Abbotsham
- Axminster
- Bishops Nympton
- Black Torrington
- Bovey Tracey
- Braunton
- Broad Clyst
- Buckfast
- Budleigh Salterton
- Chawleigh
- Colyton
- Dartmouth
- Dawlish
- Doddiscombsleigh
- Dowland
- High Bickington
- Holsworthy Hamlets
- Honiton
- Horrabridge
- Ilfracombe
- Ivybridge
- Kentisbeare
- Kingsbridge
- Lifton
- Little Torrington
- Lynton
- Okehampton Hamlets
- Ottery St Mary
- Plympton
- Salcombe
- Sandford
- Seaton
- Sidmouth
- South Brent
- Tavistock
- Teignmouth
- Totnes
- Yealmpton
Lighting surveys and lux testing FAQs for Devon
How are prices set in Devon?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Devon?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Devon must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
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.
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.