Lighting surveys and lux testing in Dundee and Angus
A lighting survey records what lighting you have, how it performs and what it costs to run. We cover Dundee and Angus, including Dundee, Arbroath and Brechin.
Lighting surveys and lux testing work in Dundee and Angus
Lux surveys in Dundee and Angus 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 Dundee and Angus premises, then compare readings with BS EN 12464-1.
What's included
- Lux readings on a grid across key areas
- A written report with photographs
- Comparison with BS EN 12464-1 targets
- Fitting counts, wattages and running hours
Guide prices in Dundee and Angus
Typical budgets for Dundee and Angus, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial electrician | £300 – £500 | per day |
| LED panel (600×600) | £50 – £150 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £60 – £150 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £150 – £300 | per day |
Example: two days of surveying and measurement by an electrician, about £600 – £1,000 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Dundee and Angus
For buildings in Dundee and Angus, the duty to provide adequate emergency lighting where escape routes need it, and to keep it tested, sits with the responsible person under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006.
Scotland does not use the England and Wales EPC E letting rule. Instead, some non-domestic buildings over 1,000 m² need an action plan when sold or let, under Section 63 regulations.
Towns we cover in Dundee and Angus
Lighting surveys and lux testing FAQs for Dundee and Angus
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Dundee and Angus?
Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the efficiency that new lighting in Dundee and Angus must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Which fire safety law applies in Dundee and Angus?
The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.
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.