Here at LondonElectricalChecks, we offer professional and dependable Emergency Lighting Certificates throughout London. Emergency lighting is mandatory in most commercial and residential properties to ensure a safe exit in cases of power loss or emergency. Our expert inspectors conduct comprehensive tests to ensure that your emergency lighting system complies with modern safety standards. Whether you're a property manager, business owner, or landlord, we keep you in line with the law and save lives. With rapid turnaround and easy-to-understand certification, we ensure it's quick and easy. Get your emergency lighting inspection from us today and have complete peace of mind.
Up to 3 lights
Up to 6 lights
Up to 12 lights
Each additional light beyond 12
Studio Flat
1-2 Bedrooms Flat/House
3-4 Bedrooms Flat/House
5-6 Bedrooms Flat/House
Up to 5 circuits
Up to 10 circuits
Up to 20 circuits
Common questions about emergency lighting testing and certification for landlords, HMOs and businesses.
Legal Requirements
Yes. Emergency lighting is required in most commercial and shared residential buildings to ensure a safe exit during a power cut or fire, in line with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the BS 5266 standard.
Routine testing is a functional check to confirm the lights still come on. A certificate is issued after a full inspection confirming the entire system meets BS 5266 and is fit for purpose.
BS 5266 recommends a brief monthly function test plus a full annual test, including the 3-hour duration test described below.
The Test
The system runs on battery power for its full rated duration (typically 3 hours) to confirm every light stays adequately lit for the whole period, as required for an annual certificate.
Yes, we test and certify emergency and exit lighting in individual flats, HMOs, communal areas and commercial premises.
We note exactly which units failed and why, with clear recommendations — usually a battery or fitting replacement — so you can get back to a compliant system quickly.
Pricing & Booking
Pricing starts from £59 for up to 3 lights, £79 for up to 6 lights and £129 for up to 12 lights, with each additional light beyond 12 priced at £8.
Yes, we certify emergency lighting in residential HMOs, blocks of flats and commercial buildings of all sizes.
Yes, we cover all 32 London boroughs, with same-day appointments available where engineers are free.
Our team is available Monday–Friday 8am–7:30pm and Saturday 8am–1:30pm. Call us or book directly online — same-day slots available.
