Retail and shop lighting in Greater London
Retail lighting combines general lighting, accent lighting on displays and window lighting so products look their best and customers can move around easily. We cover Greater London, including Brent, Islington and Bexley.
Retail and shop lighting work in Greater London
Independent shops in Greater London often get the biggest lift from swapping old halogen spots for LED track lighting, which runs cooler and costs far less to run.
Window lighting matters on Greater London high streets after dark. A timeclock can keep the window lit into the evening without leaving the whole shop on.
What's included
- Night and weekend installation to avoid trading hours
- Emergency lighting and exit signs for escape routes
- General lighting for sales floors and stockrooms
- Timeclock and scene control for opening hours
Guide prices in Greater London
Typical budgets for Greater London, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED panel (600×600) | £55 – £175 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED batten (complete luminaire) | £90 – £230 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| DALI dimming and control | £55 – £175 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £70 – £175 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
Example: 24 LED panels and 20 LED battens in a shop and stockroom, about £3,200 – £8,750 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Greater London
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.
Towns we cover in Greater London
- Brent
- Islington
- Bexley
- Barking
- Archway
- Sutton
- Croydon
- Ilford
- Enfield
- Harrow
- Tottenham
- Walthamstow
- Dagenham
- Romford
- Wembley
- Fulham
- Edmonton
- Southall
- Putney
- Battersea
- Canary Wharf
- Purley
- Peckham
- Chingford
- Uxbridge
- Wimbledon
- Stamford Hill
- Brixton
- Hounslow
- Finchley
- Cricklewood
- Mitcham
- Feltham
- Acton
- Beckenham
- Chelsea
- Streatham
- South Croydon
- Leytonstone
- Eltham
- Morden
- Carshalton
- Catford
- Willesden
- Canning Town
- Holloway
- Welling
- Shepherds Bush
- Surbiton
- Greenford
- Heston
- Stratford
- Chiswick
- Thamesmead
- Ruislip
- Greenwich
- Barnet
- Kilburn
- Wood Green
- Muswell Hill
- Bow
- Highbury
- Camden
- Northolt
- Coulsdon
- Hornchurch
- Blackheath
- Isleworth
- Chalk Farm
- New Malden
- Hanworth
- Woodford Green
- Hadley Wood
- Richmond
- Barnes
- Notting Hill
- Wallington
- Pimlico
- Hampton
- Soho
- Blackwall
- Chessington
- Pinner
- Hook
- Golders Green
- Wealdstone
- East Barnet
- Abbey Wood
- Bethnal Green
- Bayswater
- Friern Barnet
- Harlesden
- Brockley
- South Ruislip
- Plumstead
- South Norwood
- Harringay
- Norbury
- Enfield Lock
- Tooting
- Stepney
- Roehampton
- Upper Norwood
- Worcester Park
- Limehouse
- Seven Sisters
- Ealing Common
- Hayes
- New Cross
- Ponders End
- Perry Vale
- Chislehurst
- Queenstown
- Earlsfield
- West Ham
- Furzedown
- Latchmere
- Manor Park
- Orpington
- West Ealing
- Palmers Green
- Totteridge
- Shadwell
- Tottenham Hale
- Crayford
- Hillingdon
Retail and shop lighting FAQs for Greater London
How are prices set in Greater London?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Which towns in Greater London do you cover?
All of Greater London, including Brent, Islington and Bexley. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
Do shops need emergency lighting?
Usually. Where escape routes or open areas need illumination if the power fails, the responsible person must provide emergency lighting under fire safety law.
Can you install without closing the shop?
Yes. Most retail work is done after closing or overnight so the shop opens as normal.