How to price fitting LED downlights
Fire-rated downlights, cable, junction boxes and labour per light: how to quote a UK downlight install, with a worked example.
For electricians in the UK. Prices checked November 2026.
Worked example
“Fit 8 fire-rated LED downlights in the lounge ceiling, replacing a single pendant.”
| Material | Qty | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire rated LED downlight integrated | 8 | £88.00 | |
| 1.0mm twin and earth cable | 29 m | £23.20 | |
| Junction box 4 terminal 20A | 3 | £10.50 | |
| Labour, 10.3 hours at £50.00/hour | £515.00 | ||
| Transport | £25.00 | ||
| Total | £661.70 |
Typical UK retail prices including VAT, November 2026. Not VAT-registered example; add 20% to the total if you are. Rate is an example: use your own.
Where the time goes
- Cut holes and fit downlights4.8 h
- Run new lighting cable5 h
- Test and certify0.5 h
Before you quote
- Check joist direction and loft access first: it changes the time per light more than anything else.
- Use fire-rated fittings under a habitable floor or loft.
- Price a dimmer separately and check it's compatible with the LED fittings.
How the quantities are worked out
Each material is counted in the units merchants sell it in, with normal waste allowed, so you can order straight from the list. Labour is the on-site time for one competent tradesperson, including setting up, testing and clearing up. Change the measurements and the whole quote moves with them; that's what Quotable does for you on every job, with each material priced live at UK merchants.
Quote this job with today's prices
Type the job, check the lines, send a link your customer can accept and pay. Every material is priced live and linked to the product.