Lighting surveys and lux testing in the Scottish Borders
A lighting survey records what lighting you have, how it performs and what it costs to run. We cover the Scottish Borders, including Cockburnspath, Duns and Earlston.
Lighting surveys and lux testing work in the Scottish Borders
We measure at working height on a grid across Scottish Borders premises, then compare readings with BS EN 12464-1.
Lux surveys in Scottish Borders 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
- Energy and payback estimate for an LED upgrade
- Lux readings on a grid across key areas
- A written report with photographs
Guide prices in the Scottish Borders
Typical budgets for the Scottish Borders, 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 the Scottish Borders
Fire safety duties for premises in the Scottish Borders come from the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. 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.
Scotland does not use the England and Wales EPC E letting rule. Instead, some non-domestic buildings over 1,000 m² need an action plan when sold or let, under Section 63 regulations.
Towns we cover in the Scottish Borders
- Cockburnspath
- Duns
- Earlston
- Eyemouth
- Galashiels
- Greenlaw
- Hawick
- Heriot
- Innerleithen
- Jedburgh
- Kelso
- Newtown St Boswells
- Peebles
- Selkirk
- Walkerburn
- West Linton and Dolphinton
Lighting surveys and lux testing FAQs for the Scottish Borders
Which fire safety law applies in the Scottish Borders?
The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 sets the duties of the person responsible for fire safety, including emergency lighting where escape routes need it.
How are prices set in the Scottish Borders?
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.