Warehouse lighting in Catford
LED high bays and aisle lighting for warehouses and distribution sites. In Catford 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 Catford
Warehouses around Catford often still run 400 W metal halide or sodium high bays that take minutes to strike up. LED comes on instantly and usually uses less than half the power.
Many Catford sites run two or three shifts, so lighting hours are high and LED payback is quick, often inside three years.
Catford sits within Greater London. We work throughout the SE6, SE13 and SE4 postcode districts and surrounding places, including Perry Vale, Brockley and Blackheath.
Catford at a glance
What's included
- Lift and scaffold access planned around your operation
- Lux checks after installation against the agreed design
- Presence sensing per aisle so empty aisles dim or switch off
- Replacement of metal halide and sodium fittings and their control gear
Guide prices in Catford
Typical budgets for Catford premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED high bay | £175 – £460 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED batten (complete luminaire) | £90 – £230 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £45 – £90 | per sensor, installed |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £175 – £345 | per day |
Example: 60 LED high bays in a 3,000 m² warehouse, with 3 days of lift hire, about £10,850 – £28,650 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Catford
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.
Catford FAQs
Do you cover all of Catford?
Yes. We work across Catford and the SE6, SE13 and SE4 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Perry Vale, Brockley and Blackheath.
Who does the work in Catford?
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 quickly can you survey in Catford?
Most surveys in Catford can be booked within a few working days. Tell us about any deadlines, such as a lease end or a fire risk assessment action, and we will try to fit around them.
What lux level does a warehouse need?
It depends on the task. BS EN 12464-1:2021 examples include 100 lux for stores and stockrooms, 150 lux at the floor of rack storage, 200 lux for open storage and loading, and 300 lux for packing and grouping.
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