- Postcode districts
- W11, W12, W14
- Nearby
- Chiswick, Fulham and Willesden
- 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 Shepherds Bush?
Our guide price for new bathroom lighting in Shepherds Bush is £450–£1,500 including VAT. Prices in London run at about 25% above the national guide, mainly because of labour rates. 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 Shepherds Bush including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Shepherds Bush
In Shepherds Bush we cover W11, W12 and W14; we also cover Chiswick, 1.8 miles away, and Fulham.
London homes in Shepherds Bush often mean stairs, permits and neighbours below; we plan the logistics as carefully as the bathroom. If you are refitting a windowless bathroom in Shepherds Bush, the lighting is planned with the extractor fan so the two work together. For Shepherds Bush homes with a loft above the bathroom, the insulation and fire protection are checked before any downlights are cut in.
Most of Greater London has very hard water. 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
- 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 lighting plan: number and position of downlights, mirror lighting, switches and any shaver socket
- A ceiling pull-cord or a switch outside the room, with separate switching for mirror and feature lights
Decisions to make first
Feature lighting
LED strips in niches, under a wall-hung vanity or along a plinth give enough light for night-time without full glare.
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.
