School and education lighting in County Durham
School lighting covers classrooms, halls, corridors, sports halls and external areas. We cover County Durham, including Darlington, Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees.
School and education lighting work in County Durham
Schools in County Durham are often lit for long days plus evening lettings, so LED and corridor sensors pay back faster than in many offices.
We plan County Durham school projects around half-terms and the summer holiday, with sports halls and corridors first.
What's included
- Holiday-period programmes and DBS-aware site practices
- Corridor and toilet presence detection
- Classroom LED panels with good uniformity and low glare
- External and car park lighting
Guide prices in County Durham
Typical budgets for County Durham, 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 |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £75 | per sensor, installed |
| Daylight sensor | £55 – £115 | per sensor, installed |
Example: 120 LED panels across eight classrooms and corridors, about £5,700 – £17,100 excluding VAT.
Rules that apply in County Durham
Emergency lighting in County Durham falls under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The responsible person must make sure people can see their way out if the power fails, and keep records of testing.
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 County Durham
- Darlington
- Hartlepool
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Durham
- Chester-le-Street
- Billingham
- Stanley
- Consett
- Newton Aycliffe
- Bishop Auckland
- Seaham
- Peterlee
- Spennymoor
- Cotherstone
- Esh
- Ferryhill
- Halnaby Ave
- Hutton Henry
- Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And
- Monk Hesleden
- Sedgefield
- Shadforth
- Shildon
- Stanhope
- Trimdon
- Trindon
School and education lighting FAQs for County Durham
How are prices set in County Durham?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
What energy rules apply to new lighting in County Durham?
Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in County Durham must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
Is there public funding for school lighting?
The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Phase 4 is closed to new applications. Check with your local authority or trust for current energy-efficiency budgets.
Can the work be done during term?
Most of it is planned for half-terms and the summer break. Smaller items can be done after school hours.
Related services in County Durham
- LED lighting upgrades
- Emergency lighting installation
- LED high bay lighting
- External and security lighting