Retail and shop lighting in Tyne and Wear
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 Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields.
Retail and shop lighting work in Tyne and Wear
Window lighting matters on Tyne and Wear high streets after dark. A timeclock can keep the window lit into the evening without leaving the whole shop on.
Independent shops in Tyne and Wear often get the biggest lift from swapping old halogen spots for LED track lighting, which runs cooler and costs far less to run.
What's included
- Emergency lighting and exit signs for escape routes
- General lighting for sales floors and stockrooms
- Track and spot lighting to accent displays and window stands
- Night and weekend installation to avoid trading hours
Guide prices in Tyne and Wear
Typical budgets for Tyne and Wear, 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) | £75 – £190 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| DALI dimming and control | £50 – £145 | per luminaire, on top of the fitting |
| Emergency luminaire or exit sign | £55 – £145 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
Example: 24 LED panels and 20 LED battens in a shop and stockroom, about £2,650 – £7,200 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in Tyne and Wear
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 Tyne and Wear
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sunderland
- South Shields
- Gateshead
- Washington
- Tynemouth
- Wallsend
- Newburn
- North Shields
- Whitley Bay
- Houghton-Le-Spring
- Felling
- Jarrow
- Gosforth
- Hebburn
- Whickham
- Blaydon-on-Tyne
- Blaydon
- Brunswick
- Byker
- Castletown
- Longbenton
Retail and shop lighting FAQs for Tyne and Wear
Which towns in Tyne and Wear do you cover?
All of Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields. See the towns list on this page for local pages.
Which fire safety law applies in Tyne and Wear?
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.
Can you install without closing the shop?
Yes. Most retail work is done after closing or overnight so the shop opens as normal.
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.