Retail and shop lighting in West Sussex
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 West Sussex, including Crawley, Worthing and Bognor Regis.
Retail and shop lighting work in West Sussex
Independent shops in West Sussex 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 West Sussex 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
- High colour-rendering LEDs where colour accuracy matters
- General lighting for sales floors and stockrooms
- Track and spot lighting to accent displays and window stands
Guide prices in West Sussex
Typical budgets for West Sussex, 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 West Sussex
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 West Sussex
- Crawley
- Worthing
- Bognor Regis
- Littlehampton
- Horsham
- Haywards Heath
- Chichester
- Burgess Hill
- East Grinstead
- Shoreham-by-Sea
- Emsworth
- Lancing
- Arundel
- Clayton
- Cuckfield Rural
- Felpham
- Funtington
- Henfield
- Midhurst
- Newtimber
- Rustington
- Sidlesham
- Southwater
- Steyning
- Storrington
- Tillington
- Wisborough Green
Retail and shop lighting FAQs for West Sussex
How are prices set in West Sussex?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
Which towns in West Sussex do you cover?
All of West Sussex, including Crawley, Worthing and Bognor Regis. 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.