Retail and shop lighting in Hampshire
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 Hampshire, including Southampton, Portsmouth and Basingstoke.
Retail and shop lighting work in Hampshire
Independent shops in Hampshire often get the biggest lift from swapping old halogen spots for LED track lighting, which runs cooler and costs far less to run.
For Hampshire retailers we usually work after closing so the shop trades as normal the next day.
What's included
- Night and weekend installation to avoid trading hours
- High colour-rendering LEDs where colour accuracy matters
- Timeclock and scene control for opening hours
- Emergency lighting and exit signs for escape routes
Guide prices in Hampshire
Typical budgets for Hampshire, 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 |
| LED batten (complete luminaire) | £85 – £215 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| DALI dimming and control | £55 – £160 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £65 – £160 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
Example: 24 LED panels and 20 LED battens in a shop and stockroom, about £3,000 – £8,150 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Hampshire
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 Hampshire
- Southampton
- Portsmouth
- Basingstoke
- Gosport
- Waterlooville
- Farnborough
- Eastleigh
- Winchester
- Havant
- Andover
- Fareham
- Aldershot
- Fleet
- Totton
- New Milton
- Bordon
- Hythe
- Yateley
- Alton
- Southsea
- Hedge End
- Bishopstoke
- Romsey
- Hayling Island
- Tadley
- South Hayling
- Bishops Sutton
- Bishops Waltham
- Denny Lodge
- Dummer
- Fordingbridge
- Hook
- Horndean
- Liphook
- Liss
- Locks Heath
- Longstock
- Lymington
- Lyndhurst
- North Baddesley
- Odiham
- Petersfield
- Ringwood
- South Tidworth
- Stroud
- Whitchurch
- Wickham
Retail and shop lighting FAQs for Hampshire
What energy rules apply to new lighting in Hampshire?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in Hampshire must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Which fire safety law applies in Hampshire?
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.
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.