Warehouse lighting in Portland
In short: lED high bays and aisle lighting for warehouses and distribution sites. In Portland distribution units the key is the optic. Narrow-beam fittings down each aisle put light on the rack faces where pickers need it, rather than on the top of the racking.
Local warehouse lighting in Portland
Many Portland sites run two or three shifts, so lighting hours are high and LED payback is quick, often inside three years.
For Portland sites with roof lights, daylight sensing can hold the high bays at a low level for much of a summer day.
Portland sits within Dorset. We work throughout the DT5 postcode district and surrounding places, including Weymouth, Dorchester and Charminster.
Portland at a glance
What's included
- Presence sensing per aisle so empty aisles dim or switch off
- Lux checks after installation against the agreed design
- Lift and scaffold access planned around your operation
- Replacement of metal halide and sodium fittings and their control gear
Guide prices in Portland
Typical budgets for Portland premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED high bay | £155 – £410 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED batten (complete luminaire) | £80 – £205 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £80 | per sensor, installed |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £155 – £305 | per day |
Example: 60 LED high bays in a 3,000 m² warehouse, with 3 days of lift hire, about £9,650 – £25,400 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Portland
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.
In Great Britain, common T8 fluorescent tubes were caught by ecodesign rules from 1 September 2023 and the mercury exemptions for ordinary T5 and T8 lamps ended on 1 February 2024.
Portland FAQs
Do you cover all of Portland?
Yes. We work across Portland and the DT5 postcode district, plus nearby places such as Weymouth, Dorchester and Charminster.
Do you remove the old fittings in Portland?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
Who does the work in Portland?
Work is carried out by vetted electricians working under S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, which is responsible for the job and invoices you directly.
How much can LED high bays save?
Replacing metal halide with LED often cuts lighting load by around 50–70%. One common example is a 400 W lamp drawing about 430 W with its gear, replaced by a 150 W LED fitting.
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