Warehouse lighting in South Glamorgan
Warehouse lighting means high-mounted LED luminaires, usually high bays or linear aisle fittings, that light racking, aisles, loading bays and picking areas. We cover South Glamorgan, including Cardiff, Barry and Penarth.
Warehouse lighting work in South Glamorgan
Many South Glamorgan sites run two or three shifts, so lighting hours are high and LED payback is quick, often inside three years.
We plan lift access in South Glamorgan around your picking routes and loading times, so the warehouse keeps moving while the work is done.
What's included
- Lux checks after installation against the agreed design
- Loading bay, dock leveller and yard lighting
- Replacement of metal halide and sodium fittings and their control gear
- Presence sensing per aisle so empty aisles dim or switch off
Guide prices in South Glamorgan
Typical budgets for South Glamorgan, supplied and installed, excluding VAT. Your fixed price follows a free survey.
| 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.
Rules that apply in South Glamorgan
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.
Warehouse lighting by town in South Glamorgan
- Warehouse lighting in Cardiff
- Warehouse lighting in Barry
- Warehouse lighting in Penarth
- Warehouse lighting in Cowbridge
- Warehouse lighting in Ely
- Warehouse lighting in Llantwit Major
- Warehouse lighting in Pentwyn
- Warehouse lighting in Pentyrch
- Warehouse lighting in Rhiwbina
- Warehouse lighting in Trowbridge
Warehouse lighting FAQs for South Glamorgan
What energy rules apply to new lighting in South Glamorgan?
The Welsh Approved Document L sets the efficiency that new lighting in South Glamorgan must meet. We check fittings against it at design stage and keep the evidence for building control.
How are prices set in South Glamorgan?
Our guide prices are adjusted for regional labour costs. After a survey you get a fixed price for the agreed scope.
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.
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.