Lighting surveys and lux testing in Northamptonshire
A lighting survey records what lighting you have, how it performs and what it costs to run. We cover Northamptonshire, including Northampton, Corby and Kettering.
Lighting surveys and lux testing work in Northamptonshire
Lux surveys in Northamptonshire 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 Northamptonshire premises, then compare readings with BS EN 12464-1.
What's included
- Lux readings on a grid across key areas
- Fitting counts, wattages and running hours
- Energy and payback estimate for an LED upgrade
- Comparison with BS EN 12464-1 targets
Guide prices in Northamptonshire
Typical budgets for Northamptonshire, 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 Northamptonshire
For buildings in Northamptonshire, the duty to provide adequate emergency lighting where escape routes need it, and to keep it tested, sits with the responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
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 Northamptonshire
- Northampton
- Corby
- Kettering
- Wellingborough
- Rushden
- Daventry
- Market Harborough
- Brackley
- Cosgrove
- Duston
- Irthlingborough
- Middleton Cheney
- Spratton
- Tansor
- Towcester
- Warkton
- Wollaston
Lighting surveys and lux testing FAQs for Northamptonshire
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Northamptonshire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Northamptonshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Which fire safety law applies in Northamptonshire?
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.
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.