Warehouse lighting in Loughborough
In short: lED high bays and aisle lighting for warehouses and distribution sites. Aisle-by-aisle presence sensing works well in Loughborough warehouses where some aisles are only visited a few times an hour.
Local warehouse lighting in Loughborough
In Loughborough 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.
For Loughborough sites with roof lights, daylight sensing can hold the high bays at a low level for much of a summer day.
Loughborough sits within Leicestershire. We work throughout the LE12 and LE11 postcode districts and surrounding places, including Mountsorrel, Groby and Lockington.
Loughborough at a glance
What's included
- Replacement of metal halide and sodium fittings and their control gear
- Loading bay, dock leveller and yard lighting
- Lift and scaffold access planned around your operation
- Lux checks after installation against the agreed design
Guide prices in Loughborough
Typical budgets for Loughborough 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 Loughborough
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.
Loughborough FAQs
Can you work out of hours in Loughborough?
Yes. Evening, weekend and phased working is common for Loughborough offices, shops and warehouses, so the business keeps running.
Do you remove the old fittings in Loughborough?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
Who does the work in Loughborough?
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.
How much can LED high bays save?
Replacing metal halide with LED often cuts lighting load by around 50–70%. One common example is a 400 W lamp drawing about 430 W with its gear, replaced by a 150 W LED fitting.
Warehouse lighting near Loughborough
- Warehouse lighting in Mountsorrel
- Warehouse lighting in Groby
- Warehouse lighting in Lockington
- Warehouse lighting in Coalville
- Warehouse lighting in Barkby
- Warehouse lighting in Clifton