Office lighting in East Sussex
Office lighting is the design and installation of luminaires that light desks, meeting rooms, circulation areas and receptions to the right level without glare. We cover East Sussex, including Brighton, Eastbourne and Hastings.
Office lighting work in East Sussex
Reception areas in East Sussex often need a warmer, layered look than the open-plan floor, with downlights or a feature pendant over the desk.
Meeting rooms are where East Sussex offices waste most light. Presence detectors that switch off after a set time pay back quickly in rooms that sit empty for half the day.
What's included
- Daylight dimming along window bays
- Emergency lighting checked and integrated with the new layout
- Layouts that hit around 500 lux on desks with low glare on screens
- Presence detection in meeting rooms, toilets and stores
Guide prices in East Sussex
Typical budgets for East Sussex, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED panel (600×600) | £55 – £160 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £45 – £85 | per sensor, installed |
| Daylight sensor | £65 – £130 | per sensor, installed |
| DALI dimming and control | £55 – £160 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
Example: 60 LED panels with presence sensing in a 600 m² open-plan office, about £3,850 – £10,900 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in East Sussex
Approved Document L (2021 edition, with 2023 amendments) asks for new general lighting to average at least 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt, or to use the LENI method. The 2026 edition raises this to more than 105 for work under it from 24 March 2027.
In Great Britain, common T8 fluorescent tubes were caught by ecodesign rules from 1 September 2023 and the mercury exemptions for ordinary T5 and T8 lamps ended on 1 February 2024.
Office lighting by town in East Sussex
- Office lighting in Brighton
- Office lighting in Eastbourne
- Office lighting in Hastings
- Office lighting in Hove
- Office lighting in Bexhill-on-Sea
- Office lighting in Hailsham
- Office lighting in Seaford
- Office lighting in Rottingdean
- Office lighting in Crowborough
- Office lighting in Portslade
- Office lighting in Peacehaven
- Office lighting in Uckfield
- Office lighting in Lewes
- Office lighting in Battle
- Office lighting in Burwash
- Office lighting in Forest Row
- Office lighting in Hartfield
- Office lighting in Heathfield
- Office lighting in Icklesham
- Office lighting in Long Man
- Office lighting in Mayfield
- Office lighting in Newhaven
- Office lighting in Peasmarsh
- Office lighting in Ringmer
- Office lighting in Salehurst
- Office lighting in Wadhurst
- Office lighting in Westham
Office lighting FAQs for East Sussex
How are prices set in East Sussex?
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 East Sussex?
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.
How many lux does an office need?
BS EN 12464-1:2021 gives 500 lux maintained on the task area for writing, reading and data processing. Surrounding areas, corridors and break-out spaces can be lower. The standard also sets limits for glare and uniformity.
Do we need sensors in an office?
They are worth it in meeting rooms, toilets, kitchens and stores, where lights are often left on. Daylight dimming along windows also saves energy in perimeter zones.