Retail and shop lighting in Greater Manchester
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 Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham and Wigan.
Retail and shop lighting work in Greater Manchester
Independent shops in Greater Manchester often get the biggest lift from swapping old halogen spots for LED track lighting, which runs cooler and costs far less to run.
For Greater Manchester retailers we usually work after closing so the shop trades as normal the next day.
What's included
- High colour-rendering LEDs where colour accuracy matters
- General lighting for sales floors and stockrooms
- Night and weekend installation to avoid trading hours
- Emergency lighting and exit signs for escape routes
Guide prices in Greater Manchester
Typical budgets for Greater Manchester, 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 |
| LED batten (complete luminaire) | £80 – £195 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| DALI dimming and control | £50 – £145 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £60 – £145 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
Example: 24 LED panels and 20 LED battens in a shop and stockroom, about £2,750 – £7,450 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Greater Manchester
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 Manchester
- Manchester
- Oldham
- Wigan
- Bolton
- Stockport
- Salford
- Rochdale
- Sale
- Bury
- Altrincham
- Middleton
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Leigh
- Stretford
- Urmston
- Chadderton
- Eccles
- Tyldesley
- Hyde
- Walkden
- Prestwich
- Radcliffe
- Cheadle Hulme
- Heywood
- Denton
- Stalybridge
- Ashton in Makerfield
- Westhoughton
- Farnworth
- Saddleworth
- Hindley
- Droylsden
- Whitefield
- Swinton
- Royton
- Atherton
- Old Trafford
- Dukinfield
- Failsworth
- Hazel Grove
- Irlam
- Horwich
- Manchester City Centre
- Bramhall
- Ramsbottom
- Bredbury
- Longsight
- Mossley
- Partington
- Ringway
Retail and shop lighting FAQs for Greater Manchester
Which fire safety law applies in Greater Manchester?
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.
Which towns in Greater Manchester do you cover?
All of Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham and Wigan. 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.
What colour temperature is best for a shop?
Warmer light around 3000 K suits fashion, furniture and food-led spaces, while cooler 4000 K light suits pharmacies, electronics and stockrooms. Many shops use both.