Lighting surveys and lux testing in Staffordshire
A lighting survey records what lighting you have, how it performs and what it costs to run. We cover Staffordshire, including Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle under Lyme and Burton upon Trent.
Lighting surveys and lux testing work in Staffordshire
We measure at working height on a grid across Staffordshire premises, then compare readings with BS EN 12464-1.
Lux surveys in Staffordshire usually start with a complaint or a lease event, and end with a clear list of what needs changing.
What's included
- Energy and payback estimate for an LED upgrade
- Lux readings on a grid across key areas
- A written report with photographs
- Emergency lighting coverage check
Guide prices in Staffordshire
Typical budgets for Staffordshire, 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 Staffordshire
For buildings in Staffordshire, 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 Staffordshire
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Newcastle under Lyme
- Burton upon Trent
- Cannock
- Tamworth
- Stafford
- Lichfield
- Kidsgrove
- Burntwood
- Longton
- Rugeley
- Leek
- Great Wyrley
- Biddulph
- Bagnall
- Barlaston
- Bilbrook
- Branston
- Cheadle
- Eccleshall
- Forsbrook
- Gnosall
- Hopton
- Kinver
- Penkridge
- Stone
- Uttoxeter
- Wombourne
Lighting surveys and lux testing FAQs for Staffordshire
Which fire safety law applies in Staffordshire?
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.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Staffordshire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Staffordshire 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.