Lighting surveys and lux testing in Herefordshire
A lighting survey records what lighting you have, how it performs and what it costs to run. We cover Herefordshire, including Hereford, Allensmore and Bromyard.
Lighting surveys and lux testing work in Herefordshire
Lux surveys in Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire premises, then compare readings with BS EN 12464-1.
What's included
- Emergency lighting coverage check
- Comparison with BS EN 12464-1 targets
- A written report with photographs
- Lux readings on a grid across key areas
Guide prices in Herefordshire
Typical budgets for Herefordshire, 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 Herefordshire
Fire safety duties for premises in Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire
Lighting surveys and lux testing FAQs for Herefordshire
How are prices set in Herefordshire?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Which towns in Herefordshire do you cover?
All of Herefordshire, including Hereford, Allensmore and Bromyard. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
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.