Lighting surveys and lux testing in Leicestershire
A lighting survey records what lighting you have, how it performs and what it costs to run. We cover Leicestershire, including Leicester, Loughborough and Hinckley.
Lighting surveys and lux testing work in Leicestershire
We measure at working height on a grid across Leicestershire premises, then compare readings with BS EN 12464-1.
Lux surveys in Leicestershire 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
- Lux readings on a grid across key areas
- Energy and payback estimate for an LED upgrade
- Fitting counts, wattages and running hours
Guide prices in Leicestershire
Typical budgets for Leicestershire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial electrician | £295 – £490 | per day |
| LED panel (600×600) | £50 – £145 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £60 – £145 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £145 – £295 | per day |
Example: two days of surveying and measurement by an electrician, about £590 – £980 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Leicestershire
Emergency lighting in Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire
- Leicester
- Loughborough
- Hinckley
- Coalville
- Wigston Magna
- Melton Mowbray
- Oadby
- Earl Shilton
- Humberstone
- Mountsorrel
- Evington
- Glen Parva
- Braunstone
- Ashby-de-la-Zouch
- Barkby
- Gilmorton
- Groby
- Kilby
- Lockington
- Market Bosworth
- Narborough
Lighting surveys and lux testing FAQs for Leicestershire
Which towns in Leicestershire do you cover?
All of Leicestershire, including Leicester, Loughborough and Hinckley. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Leicestershire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Leicestershire 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.