Lighting surveys and lux testing in Suffolk
A lighting survey records what lighting you have, how it performs and what it costs to run. We cover Suffolk, including Ipswich, Lowestoft and Bury St Edmunds.
Lighting surveys and lux testing work in Suffolk
Lux surveys in Suffolk 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 Suffolk premises, then compare readings with BS EN 12464-1.
What's included
- A written report with photographs
- Comparison with BS EN 12464-1 targets
- Energy and payback estimate for an LED upgrade
- Fitting counts, wattages and running hours
Guide prices in Suffolk
Typical budgets for Suffolk, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial electrician | £310 – £515 | per day |
| LED panel (600×600) | £50 – £155 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £60 – £155 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £155 – £310 | per day |
Example: two days of surveying and measurement by an electrician, about £620 – £1,050 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Suffolk
Emergency lighting in Suffolk 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 Suffolk
- Ipswich
- Lowestoft
- Bury St Edmunds
- Haverhill
- Felixstowe
- Sudbury
- Stowmarket
- Aldeburgh
- Aldham
- Brandon
- Bromeswell
- Bungay
- Halesworth
- Hemingstone
- Hessett
- Holbrook
- Kelsale
- Kesgrave
- Kettleburgh
- Leiston
- Levington
- Pakenham
- Southwold
- Sproughton
- Stowupland
- Syleham
- Tuddenham
- Weston
- Whepstead
- Wortham
Lighting surveys and lux testing FAQs for Suffolk
How are prices set in Suffolk?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Which fire safety law applies in Suffolk?
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.