- Postcode districts
- N2, N3, N12
- Nearby
- Muswell Hill, Cricklewood and Kilburn
- Guide price
- £450–£1,500
- Typical time on site
- half a day to 2 days
- Water
- Very hard across most of Greater London
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does new bathroom lighting cost in Finchley?
In Finchley, new bathroom lighting typically costs £450–£1,500 including VAT, based on London prices. Labour costs in London put local prices at about 25% above the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.
Essential
- IP-rated LED downlights
Layered
- Shaver socket
Feature
- Dimming and sensors
Guide prices for Finchley including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Finchley
In Finchley we cover N2, N3 and N12; we also cover Muswell Hill, 2.4 miles away, and Cricklewood.
In Finchley, many bathrooms are in flats or converted houses, so we check lease consents, access and the floor below before we price. Landlords in Finchley get an electrical certificate for new bathroom lighting, which belongs with the property's safety records. For Finchley homes with a loft above the bathroom, the insulation and fire protection are checked before any downlights are cut in.
Supplies across most of Greater London are very hard. We plan easy-clean glass, rimless toilets and finishes that do not show limescale. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.
What the job includes
- A shaver supply unit where wanted, positioned away from direct spray
- RCD protection on the lighting circuit, checked at the consumer unit and added where it is missing
- Cable runs to each fitting, from the loft above or through the ceiling
- A ceiling pull-cord or a switch outside the room, with separate switching for mirror and feature lights
Decisions to make first
Colour temperature
Warm white, around 3000 K, feels softer; cool white, around 4000 K, is crisper for shaving and make-up. Mixing the two in one room looks uneven.
Downlight positions
Evenly spaced downlights give flat, general light. Placing one over the shower and one over the basin puts the light where you actually use it.
Rules that apply in England
In England, Part P makes a new circuit, a consumer unit replacement and any addition or alteration to circuits in a room with a bath or shower notifiable. The work must be done by an electrician registered with a competent person scheme or notified to building control. Replacing a light fitting like for like is not usually notifiable, but it still has to meet BS 7671.
