Commercial Workspace
Commercial Workspace | Lighting Upgrades | Electrical | Cosby
Give your Cosby workspace the illumination it deserves. HEP’s certified electricians design and install smart lighting solutions that cut energy costs, enhance safety, and create a more inviting atmosphere for staff and visitors alike. From LED retrofits to automated controls, our experts handle every detail so you can focus on running your business.
Whether you’re updating a bustling office, a retail floor, or a production area, our lighting upgrades deliver measurable ROI and long-term reliability. We work around your schedule, secure all necessary permits, and leave the site spotless—so the only thing you’ll notice is how bright success looks under your new lights.
FAQs
Why should my Cosby-based business consider upgrading to LED lighting?
LED technology typically lowers lighting electricity use by 50–70 % compared with fluorescent or halogen fittings. Besides dramatic energy savings, LEDs give a brighter, more uniform light that improves staff comfort and productivity, generate far less heat, and last up to 50,000 hours—reducing maintenance call-outs in high-ceilinged warehouses or offices. Modern LED luminaires are also available in a range of colour temperatures, can be dimmed or zoned, and integrate easily with smart controls for further efficiency gains.
How much energy and cost savings can we expect from a commercial lighting upgrade?
Actual savings depend on your present fittings, hours of operation and tariff, but most Cosby clients see their lighting portion of the electricity bill fall by 50 % or more. For example, replacing 100 × 4-foot fluorescent tubes (58 W each) with 24 W LED equivalents running 3,000 h/yr at £0.30 /kWh cuts annual consumption from 17.4 MWh to 7.2 MWh—an £3,060 yearly saving. Payback on typical projects is 1–3 years, after which the reduced operating costs go straight to your bottom line.
What is involved in the lighting upgrade process and how long will it take?
Our turnkey service starts with a free site survey in Cosby, during which we log every existing luminaire, measure lux levels and discuss any problem areas. We then design a scheme that meets CIBSE recommendations, provide a detailed quotation and projected ROI, and agree an installation schedule. Most small offices are completed in a single day; larger warehouses or multi-storey buildings can range from two to five days. All work is carried out by NICEIC-approved electricians and includes safe disposal of your old fittings and tubes in accordance with WEEE regulations.
Will our daily operations be disrupted during the installation?
We aim to keep downtime to an absolute minimum. Where feasible, work is staged outside of core business hours or in isolated zones so only the area being worked on is temporarily cordoned off. Our teams use access equipment with minimal footprint, implement strict housekeeping, and run temporary lighting where required. Many Cosby offices report being able to continue normal activity throughout the upgrade with no loss of network power or IT infrastructure.
Can you help ensure our new lighting meets UK workplace and emergency lighting regulations?
Yes. All designs are calculated against current BS EN 12464-1 (interior workplace lighting) and BS 5266-1 (emergency lighting) standards. We provide lux-plot drawings, emergency escape route plans, and full photometric data. On completion you receive NICEIC installation certificates and emergency lighting commissioning documents, giving you a clear compliance trail for HSE inspections and insurance audits.
Are there grants or financing options available in Cosby for energy-efficient lighting projects?
Several avenues can offset the upfront cost. Leicestershire businesses may be eligible for the Green BELLE grant, covering up to 50 % of energy-saving measures. In addition, the ECA (Enhanced Capital Allowance) scheme allows 100 % first-year tax relief on qualifying LED upgrades. For projects above £5,000 we can arrange 0 % interest asset finance, spreading payments over three to five years so the monthly savings exceed the finance cost from day one. We guide you through each application and supply the supporting technical documentation.