Lighting surveys and lux testing in North Yorkshire
A lighting survey records what lighting you have, how it performs and what it costs to run. We cover North Yorkshire, including York, Middlesbrough and Harrogate.
Lighting surveys and lux testing work in North Yorkshire
We measure at working height on a grid across North Yorkshire premises, then compare readings with BS EN 12464-1.
Lux surveys in North Yorkshire usually start with a complaint or a lease event, and end with a clear list of what needs changing.
What's included
- Fitting counts, wattages and running hours
- Emergency lighting coverage check
- Lux readings on a grid across key areas
- Energy and payback estimate for an LED upgrade
Guide prices in North Yorkshire
Typical budgets for North Yorkshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial electrician | £290 – £485 | 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 – £290 | per day |
Example: two days of surveying and measurement by an electrician, about £580 – £970 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in North Yorkshire
Fire safety duties for premises in North Yorkshire 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 North Yorkshire
- York
- Middlesbrough
- Harrogate
- Scarborough
- Redcar
- Selby
- Thornaby-on-Tees
- Yarm
- Guisborough
- Northallerton
- Ripon
- Boroughbridge
- Clint
- Colburn
- Copmanthorpe
- Earswick
- Easingwold
- Great and Little Broughton
- Grimston
- Hutton Mulgrave
- Knaresborough
- Langcliffe
- Loftus
- Marske
- Muston
- Nawton
- North Stainley
- Pickering
- Rawcliffe
- Saltburn Marske and New Marske
- Settrington
- Skeeby
- Skelton
- Snainton
- Sowerby
- Spennithorne
- Stainton
- Stainton Dale
- Thorlby
- Thornton-le-Clay
- Upper Poppleton
- Wheldrake
- Winton
- Yafforth
Lighting surveys and lux testing FAQs for North Yorkshire
Which towns in North Yorkshire do you cover?
All of North Yorkshire, including York, Middlesbrough and Harrogate. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in North Yorkshire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in North Yorkshire 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.