Warehouse lighting in Atherton
What we do in Atherton: lED high bays and aisle lighting for warehouses and distribution sites. Warehouses around Atherton 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.
Local warehouse lighting in Atherton
We plan lift access in Atherton around your picking routes and loading times, so the warehouse keeps moving while the work is done.
For Atherton sites with roof lights, daylight sensing can hold the high bays at a low level for much of a summer day.
Our teams travel to Atherton from across Greater Manchester. Typical nearby jobs include Tyldesley, Westhoughton and Leigh, so we can often combine survey visits.
Atherton at a glance
What's included
- Loading bay, dock leveller and yard lighting
- Lift and scaffold access planned around your operation
- 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 Atherton
Typical budgets for Atherton 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 Atherton
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.
Atherton FAQs
Do you remove the old fittings in Atherton?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
Do you cover all of Atherton?
Yes. We work across Atherton and the M46, M29 and BL5 postcode districts, plus nearby places such as Tyldesley, Westhoughton and Leigh.
Who does the work in Atherton?
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.
Do you need to shut the warehouse?
No. We plan lift access around your picking routes and usually work at night, at weekends or across quieter shifts.
Warehouse lighting near Atherton
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