Warehouse lighting in Ashton-under-Lyne
LED high bays and aisle lighting for warehouses and distribution sites. Many Ashton-under-Lyne sites run two or three shifts, so lighting hours are high and LED payback is quick, often inside three years.
Local warehouse lighting in Ashton-under-Lyne
We plan lift access in Ashton-under-Lyne around your picking routes and loading times, so the warehouse keeps moving while the work is done.
Warehouses around Ashton-under-Lyne 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.
Ashton-under-Lyne is a working town with a good mix of businesses, covered by postcode districts OL7, OL6 and SK16. We regularly work across Greater Manchester, so access, parking and out-of-hours working are planned before we arrive.
Ashton-under-Lyne at a glance
What's included
- Lux checks after installation against the agreed design
- Replacement of metal halide and sodium fittings and their control gear
- Presence sensing per aisle so empty aisles dim or switch off
- Loading bay, dock leveller and yard lighting
Guide prices in Ashton-under-Lyne
Typical budgets for Ashton-under-Lyne premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED high bay | £145 – £390 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED batten (complete luminaire) | £80 – £195 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £80 | per sensor, installed |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £145 – £295 | per day |
Example: 60 LED high bays in a 3,000 m² warehouse, with 3 days of lift hire, about £9,250 – £24,400 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Ashton-under-Lyne
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.
Ashton-under-Lyne FAQs
How quickly can you survey in Ashton-under-Lyne?
Most surveys in Ashton-under-Lyne 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.
Can you work out of hours in Ashton-under-Lyne?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Ashton-under-Lyne offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
Do you cover all of Ashton-under-Lyne?
Yes. We work across Ashton-under-Lyne and the OL7, OL6 and SK16 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Dukinfield, Stalybridge and Droylsden.
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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