Retail and shop lighting in Surrey
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 Surrey, including Woking, Guildford and Esher.
Retail and shop lighting work in Surrey
Independent shops in Surrey often get the biggest lift from swapping old halogen spots for LED track lighting, which runs cooler and costs far less to run.
For Surrey 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
- Track and spot lighting to accent displays and window stands
- General lighting for sales floors and stockrooms
- Emergency lighting and exit signs for escape routes
Guide prices in Surrey
Typical budgets for Surrey, 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 Surrey
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 Surrey
- Woking
- Guildford
- Esher
- Redhill
- Staines
- Banstead
- Leatherhead
- Ewell
- Farnham
- Epsom
- Camberley
- Egham
- Sunbury-on-Thames
- Ashford
- Walton-on-Thames
- Godalming
- Reigate
- Horley
- Caterham
- Weybridge
- East Molesey
- West Molesey
- Dorking
- Haslemere
- Cobham
- Chertsey
- Addlestone
- Bisley
- Brockham
- Capel
- Cranleigh
- East Horsley
- Godstone
- Limpsfield
- Lingfield
- Reigate and Banstead
- Ripley
- Virginia Water
- Windlesham
- Witley
- Wonersh
- Worplesdon
Retail and shop lighting FAQs for Surrey
Which fire safety law applies in Surrey?
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 are prices set in Surrey?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
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.