- Postcode districts
- TN1, TN3, TN4
- Nearby
- Tonbridge, Crowborough and Sevenoaks
- Guide price
- £400–£1,350
- Typical time on site
- half a day to 2 days
- Water
- Very hard across most of Kent
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does new bathroom lighting cost in Tunbridge Wells?
Guide price in Tunbridge Wells: £400–£1,350 including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. Prices in South East England run at about 12% 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
- Testing and certificate
Layered
- Downlights plus mirror or vanity light
Feature
- Illuminated mirror cabinet
Guide prices for Tunbridge Wells including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Tunbridge Wells
As well as Tunbridge Wells itself (TN1, TN3 and TN4), we survey in Tonbridge, Crowborough and Sevenoaks.
Homes in and around Tunbridge Wells vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. For Tunbridge Wells homes with a loft above the bathroom, the insulation and fire protection are checked before any downlights are cut in. If you are refitting a windowless bathroom in Tunbridge Wells, the lighting is planned with the extractor fan so the two work together.
Supplies across most of Kent 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
- IP-rated fittings chosen for each zone, with IP65 downlights over the bath or shower
- Fire-rated downlights or fire hoods where the ceiling has to keep its fire resistance
- Cable runs to each fitting, from the loft above or through the ceiling
- RCD protection on the lighting circuit, checked at the consumer unit and added where it is missing
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.
Integrated or replaceable LED
Integrated LED downlights are slimmer and fully sealed. Fittings with replaceable lamps let you change brightness or colour later.
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.
