Lighting surveys and lux testing in West Sussex
A lighting survey records what lighting you have, how it performs and what it costs to run. We cover West Sussex, including Crawley, Worthing and Bognor Regis.
Lighting surveys and lux testing work in West Sussex
We measure at working height on a grid across West Sussex premises, then compare readings with BS EN 12464-1.
Lux surveys in West Sussex usually start with a complaint or a lease event, and end with a clear list of what needs changing.
What's included
- Comparison with BS EN 12464-1 targets
- Energy and payback estimate for an LED upgrade
- A written report with photographs
- Lux readings on a grid across key areas
Guide prices in West Sussex
Typical budgets for West Sussex, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial electrician | £320 – £535 | per day |
| LED panel (600×600) | £55 – £160 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £65 – £160 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £160 – £320 | per day |
Example: two days of surveying and measurement by an electrician, about £640 – £1,050 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in West Sussex
Emergency lighting in West Sussex 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 West Sussex
- Crawley
- Worthing
- Bognor Regis
- Littlehampton
- Horsham
- Haywards Heath
- Chichester
- Burgess Hill
- East Grinstead
- Shoreham-by-Sea
- Emsworth
- Lancing
- Arundel
- Clayton
- Cuckfield Rural
- Felpham
- Funtington
- Henfield
- Midhurst
- Newtimber
- Rustington
- Sidlesham
- Southwater
- Steyning
- Storrington
- Tillington
- Wisborough Green
Lighting surveys and lux testing FAQs for West Sussex
Which towns in West Sussex do you cover?
All of West Sussex, including Crawley, Worthing and Bognor Regis. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in West Sussex?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in West Sussex 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.