Warehouse lighting in Gelligaer
LED high bays and aisle lighting for warehouses and distribution sites. Loading bays in Gelligaer 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 Gelligaer
We plan lift access in Gelligaer around your picking routes and loading times, so the warehouse keeps moving while the work is done.
Many Gelligaer sites run two or three shifts, so lighting hours are high and LED payback is quick, often inside three years.
We cover the whole of Gelligaer, including the CF82, CF46 and CF81 postcode districts, and nearby places such as Treharris, Bargoed and Penrhiwceiber.
Gelligaer at a glance
What's included
- Loading bay, dock leveller and yard lighting
- Lux checks after installation against the agreed design
- Lift and scaffold access planned around your operation
- Presence sensing per aisle so empty aisles dim or switch off
Guide prices in Gelligaer
Typical budgets for Gelligaer 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 – £290 | per day |
Example: 60 LED high bays in a 3,000 m² warehouse, with 3 days of lift hire, about £9,150 – £24,150 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Gelligaer
The Welsh Approved Document L Volume 2 (2022) uses 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt for general lighting, with alternatives such as LENI. A new Welsh edition takes effect from 4 March 2027 with a higher figure of more than 105.
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.
Gelligaer 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.
Can you work out of hours in Gelligaer?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Gelligaer offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
Which rules apply to lighting work in Gelligaer?
Fire safety duties come from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. For new lighting, the Welsh Approved Document L sets the energy efficiency requirements. We design and certify work to BS 7671 and, for emergency lighting, BS 5266-1.
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.
Warehouse lighting near Gelligaer
- Warehouse lighting in Treharris
- Warehouse lighting in Bargoed
- Warehouse lighting in Penrhiwceiber
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- Warehouse lighting in Pontypridd
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