Warehouse lighting in Thurso
What we do in Thurso: lED high bays and aisle lighting for warehouses and distribution sites. For Thurso sites with roof lights, daylight sensing can hold the high bays at a low level for much of a summer day.
Local warehouse lighting in Thurso
Loading bays in Thurso need good light at the dock edge and inside trailers. We often add dedicated dock lights alongside the high bay upgrade.
In Thurso 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.
Our teams travel to Thurso from across the Highlands and Islands. Typical nearby jobs include Halkirk, Wick and Lybster, so we can often combine survey visits.
We cover Thurso by arrangement. Because of travel and access, visits are usually grouped with other work in the Highlands and Islands, so please allow more time for a survey and tell us about any ferry or access constraints.
Thurso 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
- Lift and scaffold access planned around your operation
- Loading bay, dock leveller and yard lighting
Guide prices in Thurso
Typical budgets for Thurso premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED high bay | £150 – £400 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED batten (complete luminaire) | £80 – £200 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £80 | per sensor, installed |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £150 – £300 | per day |
Example: 60 LED high bays in a 3,000 m² warehouse, with 3 days of lift hire, about £9,450 – £24,900 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Thurso
Standard 6.5 of the Scottish building standards covers efficient, controllable lighting. The non-domestic guidance uses 95 luminaire lumens per circuit-watt for general lighting, or LENI.
In Great Britain, including Scotland, 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.
Thurso FAQs
Who does the work in Thurso?
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.
Which rules apply to lighting work in Thurso?
Fire safety duties come from the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. For new lighting, Section 6 of the Scottish building standards sets the energy efficiency requirements. We design and certify work to BS 7671 and, for emergency lighting, BS 5266-1.
How quickly can you survey in Thurso?
Most surveys in Thurso 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.
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.