Office lighting in Nottinghamshire
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 Nottinghamshire, including Nottingham, Mansfield and Worksop.
Office lighting work in Nottinghamshire
Many Nottinghamshire office landlords upgrade lighting between tenancies, because LED with presence sensing helps the EPC and leaves the next occupier with lower running costs.
We usually phase office work in Nottinghamshire over evenings, one zone at a time, so nobody loses a desk while the ceiling is opened up.
What's included
- Out-of-hours installation so desks stay usable during the working day
- 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
Guide prices in Nottinghamshire
Typical budgets for Nottinghamshire, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED panel (600×600) | £50 – £145 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £80 | per sensor, installed |
| Daylight sensor | £60 – £120 | per sensor, installed |
| DALI dimming and control | £50 – £145 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
Example: 60 LED panels with presence sensing in a 600 m² open-plan office, about £3,550 – £10,000 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Nottinghamshire
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 Nottinghamshire
- Office lighting in Nottingham
- Office lighting in Mansfield
- Office lighting in Worksop
- Office lighting in Newark on Trent
- Office lighting in Arnold
- Office lighting in West Bridgford
- Office lighting in Sutton in Ashfield
- Office lighting in Hucknall
- Office lighting in Kirkby in Ashfield
- Office lighting in Retford
- Office lighting in Eastwood
- Office lighting in Mansfield Woodhouse
- Office lighting in Basford
- Office lighting in Beeston
- Office lighting in Bingham
- Office lighting in Carlton
- Office lighting in Carlton in Lindrick
- Office lighting in Clifton
- Office lighting in Clumber and Hardwick
- Office lighting in Cotgrave
- Office lighting in Everton
- Office lighting in Greasley
- Office lighting in Lowdham
- Office lighting in North Muskham
- Office lighting in Ompton
- Office lighting in Rainworth
- Office lighting in Southwell
- Office lighting in Warsop
Office lighting FAQs for Nottinghamshire
How are prices set in Nottinghamshire?
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 Nottinghamshire?
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.
Can you work outside office hours?
Yes. Most office projects are done in the evening or at weekends, a zone at a time, so staff come back to a working floor.