Lighting surveys and lux testing in Tyne and Wear
A lighting survey records what lighting you have, how it performs and what it costs to run. We cover Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields.
Lighting surveys and lux testing work in Tyne and Wear
We measure at working height on a grid across Tyne and Wear premises, then compare readings with BS EN 12464-1.
Lux surveys in Tyne and Wear 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
- Energy and payback estimate for an LED upgrade
- Lux readings on a grid across key areas
Guide prices in Tyne and Wear
Typical budgets for Tyne and Wear, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial electrician | £285 – £475 | per day |
| LED panel (600×600) | £50 – £145 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £55 – £145 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £145 – £285 | per day |
Example: two days of surveying and measurement by an electrician, about £570 – £950 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Tyne and Wear
Fire safety duties for premises in Tyne and Wear 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 Tyne and Wear
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sunderland
- South Shields
- Gateshead
- Washington
- Tynemouth
- Wallsend
- Newburn
- North Shields
- Whitley Bay
- Houghton-Le-Spring
- Felling
- Jarrow
- Gosforth
- Hebburn
- Whickham
- Blaydon-on-Tyne
- Blaydon
- Brunswick
- Byker
- Castletown
- Longbenton
Lighting surveys and lux testing FAQs for Tyne and Wear
Which towns in Tyne and Wear do you cover?
All of Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Tyne and Wear?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Tyne and Wear 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.