Bathroom lighting in Farnham

Postcode districts: GU9, GU10
Nearby: Aldershot, Fleet and Farnborough
Guide price: £400–£1,350
Typical time on site: half a day to 2 days
Water: Hard across most of Surrey
Survey: Free, at your home

What does new bathroom lighting cost in Farnham?

Our guide price for new bathroom lighting in Farnham is £400–£1,350 including VAT. We adjust the national guide for South East England, where prices are typically about 12% above the UK average. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Typical

Essential

£350–£650

Testing and certificate

Layered

£650–£1,350

Downlights plus mirror or vanity light

Feature

£1,100–£2,200

Illuminated mirror cabinet

Guide prices for Farnham including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Farnham

In Farnham we cover GU9 and GU10; we also cover Aldershot, 2.8 miles away, and Fleet.

In Farnham, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. We survey Farnham bathrooms before quoting lighting, so the zones are measured from your actual bath and shower. If your Farnham bathroom has one central light, adding downlights and a mirror light is usually the change you notice most.

Supplies across most of Surrey are 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

Fire-rated downlights or fire hoods where the ceiling has to keep its fire resistance
Testing and an electrical certificate for the work on completion
A shaver supply unit where wanted, positioned away from direct spray
A ceiling pull-cord or a switch outside the room, with separate switching for mirror and feature lights

Decisions to make first

Switching

A pull-cord inside, a switch outside the door or a motion sensor. Dimmers need LED fittings that are compatible with them.

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.

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Bathroom lighting in Farnham: questions

How much does new bathroom lighting cost in Farnham?

New bathroom lighting in Farnham usually costs £400–£1,350 including VAT. The final figure comes down to what you choose and what we find at the survey; your written quote lists every item so you can see where the money goes.

Is the home survey in Farnham really free?

Yes. We visit, measure the room, check the pipework, drainage and electrics, and talk through what you want. You then get a written, itemised quote with no obligation to go ahead.

Do you cover GU9 and GU10 in Farnham?

Yes. We cover all of Farnham, including GU9 and GU10, and nearby Aldershot, Fleet and Farnborough. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Farnham?

Do I need an electrician to change a bathroom light?

Swapping a fitting like for like is not usually notifiable, but it still has to meet the zone and IP rules. Anything new, such as an extra light, a moved switch or a new circuit, is notifiable in England and Wales and should be done by a registered electrician. Given the water risk, an electrician is the sensible choice for any bathroom lighting.