Lighting surveys and lux testing in Gloucestershire
A lighting survey records what lighting you have, how it performs and what it costs to run. We cover Gloucestershire, including Gloucester, Cheltenham and Stroud.
Lighting surveys and lux testing work in Gloucestershire
We measure at working height on a grid across Gloucestershire premises, then compare readings with BS EN 12464-1.
Lux surveys in Gloucestershire usually start with a complaint or a lease event, and end with a clear list of what needs changing.
What's included
- Comparison with BS EN 12464-1 targets
- A written report with photographs
- Emergency lighting coverage check
- Energy and payback estimate for an LED upgrade
Guide prices in Gloucestershire
Typical budgets for Gloucestershire, 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 Gloucestershire
Emergency lighting in Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire
- Gloucester
- Cheltenham
- Stroud
- Kingswood
- Mangotsfield
- Yate
- Tewkesbury
- Cirencester
- Ampney St Mary
- Ashleworth
- Aust
- Berkeley
- Bitton
- Bradley Stoke
- Chipping Campden
- Coleford
- Drybrook
- Dursley
- Frampton Cotterell
- Hawkesbury
- Hucclecote
- Littledean
- Lydney
- Moreton-in-Marsh
- Naunton
- Oxenhall
- Stonehouse
- Tetbury
Lighting surveys and lux testing FAQs for Gloucestershire
Which fire safety law applies in Gloucestershire?
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.
How are prices set in Gloucestershire?
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.