Warehouse lighting in Ilford
LED high bays and aisle lighting for warehouses and distribution sites. Available across Ilford and Greater London. Loading bays in Ilford need good light at the dock edge and inside trailers. We often add dedicated dock lights alongside the high bay upgrade.
Local warehouse lighting in Ilford
In Ilford 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.
We plan lift access in Ilford around your picking routes and loading times, so the warehouse keeps moving while the work is done.
Ilford is a major centre for offices, retail and industry, covered by postcode districts IG1, E12 and IG2. We regularly work across Greater London, so access, parking and out-of-hours working are planned before we arrive.
Ilford at a glance
What's included
- LED high bays or narrow-beam aisle fittings matched to racking heights
- Presence sensing per aisle so empty aisles dim or switch off
- Lift and scaffold access planned around your operation
- Loading bay, dock leveller and yard lighting
Guide prices in Ilford
Typical budgets for Ilford 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 Ilford
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.
Ilford FAQs
Is the price fixed?
Yes. After the survey you get a fixed price for the scope agreed. If you add to the scope later, we price the extra before doing it.
Do you remove the old fittings in Ilford?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
Which rules apply to lighting work in Ilford?
Fire safety duties come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. For new lighting, Approved Document L sets the energy efficiency requirements. We design and certify work to BS 7671 and, for emergency lighting, BS 5266-1.
What does warehouse LED lighting cost?
As a budget, LED high bays cost around £150–£400 per fitting supplied and installed, excluding VAT, plus lift hire at about £150–£300 per day if needed.
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