Avoid these 5 common commercial lighting mistakes to save money, improve safety, and enhance aesthetics in your business premises. Ripon Lighting shares expert advice.
Introduction:
Whether you’re managing a business park, retail outlet, or industrial estate, lighting plays a crucial role in safety, energy efficiency, and customer experience. Yet, many organisations still make costly mistakes when upgrading or installing new commercial lighting. Here are the top 5 errors we see—and how Ripon Lighting helps businesses avoid them.
1. Choosing the Wrong Brightness
Using lights that are too dim or too bright can lead to:
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Increased energy costs
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Poor visibility
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Reduced employee productivity
We help you assess the lux levels needed per area—saving money and improving function.
2. Ignoring Energy Efficiency
Older lighting systems are energy vampires. Swapping to LED or solar lighting reduces costs by up to 70% annually. Our systems are designed for long-term savings and include optional daylight sensors and motion detection.
3. Overcomplicating Installation
Some businesses spend a fortune on wiring, trenching, and electricians—when a wireless solar solution would do the job at a fraction of the cost. We offer plug-and-play options with rapid deployment.
4. Not Planning for Maintenance
Many clients forget to factor in ongoing maintenance, leading to high costs down the line. Ripon Lighting provides low-maintenance lighting with long battery life and spare parts available on request.
5. Missing Aesthetic Opportunities
Lighting isn’t just functional—it should enhance your brand. From architectural up-lighting to warm entrance lighting, we help businesses create welcoming, on-brand environments.
Bonus Tip: Use Local Experts
Working with a UK-based provider like Ripon Lighting ensures:
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Faster delivery
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Tailored support
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Warranty-backed products
Book a free lighting consultation with our commercial team and avoid costly mistakes in your next project.