Warehouse lighting in Akeld
LED high bays and aisle lighting for warehouses and distribution sites. For Akeld 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 Akeld
Aisle-by-aisle presence sensing works well in Akeld warehouses where some aisles are only visited a few times an hour.
Loading bays in Akeld need good light at the dock edge and inside trailers. We often add dedicated dock lights alongside the high bay upgrade.
Our teams travel to Akeld from across Northumberland. Typical nearby jobs include Belford, Cornhill-on-Tweed and Bamburgh, so we can often combine survey visits.
Akeld at a glance
What's included
- Loading bay, dock leveller and yard lighting
- Lux checks after installation against the agreed design
- Presence sensing per aisle so empty aisles dim or switch off
- LED high bays or narrow-beam aisle fittings matched to racking heights
Guide prices in Akeld
Typical budgets for Akeld premises, supplied and installed, excluding VAT.
| Item | Guide budget (ex VAT) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| LED high bay | £145 – £380 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| LED batten (complete luminaire) | £75 – £190 | per fitting, supplied and fitted |
| Presence (PIR) sensor | £40 – £75 | per sensor, installed |
| Scissor or boom lift hire | £145 – £285 | per day |
Example: 60 LED high bays in a 3,000 m² warehouse, with 3 days of lift hire, about £9,000 – £23,650 excluding VAT. Fixed price after a free survey.
Rules that apply in Akeld
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.
Akeld FAQs
Who does the work in Akeld?
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 quickly can you survey in Akeld?
Most surveys in Akeld 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 remove the old fittings in Akeld?
Yes. Old fittings are removed, and fluorescent tubes are recycled as hazardous waste through an authorised route, with paperwork for your records.
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 Akeld
- Warehouse lighting in Belford
- Warehouse lighting in Cornhill-on-Tweed
- Warehouse lighting in Bamburgh
- Warehouse lighting in Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Warehouse lighting in Ellingham
- Warehouse lighting in Denwick