We provide professional Emergency Lighting Servicing for property owners, landlords, businesses and organisations, helping you keep emergency lighting systems properly inspected, tested and maintained.
Our servicing helps identify faults, damaged fittings, battery issues and other problems that could affect the performance of your emergency lighting when it is needed.
Whether you manage a single property or a larger portfolio, we provide a practical and consistent service with clear reporting to support your wider fire safety and property compliance responsibilities.
Emergency Lighting Servicing is the inspection, testing and maintenance of emergency lighting systems to help ensure they remain in effective working order.
Emergency lighting is designed to provide illumination when normal lighting fails, helping people safely navigate escape routes, exits and other areas of a building during an emergency.
Emergency lighting systems can include:
• Emergency lighting units and luminaires
• Emergency exit signs
• Lighting along escape routes and stairways
• Lighting around fire exits
• Lighting for areas where additional illumination may be required during an emergency
• Other emergency lighting equipment forming part of the building’s fire safety arrangements
The type and extent of emergency lighting required will depend on the property, its layout, how it is used, its occupancy and the findings of the Fire Risk Assessment.
If normal lighting fails during an emergency, people need to be able to see escape routes, exits, changes in floor level and important safety equipment.
Emergency lighting that is not properly maintained may fail when it is needed most.
For property owners, landlords, facilities managers and organisations responsible for buildings, appropriate emergency lighting servicing can help you:
• Identify faulty or damaged emergency lighting
• Check that emergency lighting operates when required
• Identify battery and power supply issues
• Maintain safe and clearly illuminated escape routes
• Support your wider fire safety responsibilities
• Maintain clear records of inspection, testing and maintenance
• Identify repairs or remedial work that may be required
• Maintain a consistent approach across multiple properties
For organisations managing multiple buildings, a structured emergency lighting servicing programme can also make it easier to keep track of servicing requirements and maintain clear compliance records.
We provide Emergency Lighting Servicing across a wide range of properties and facilities, including residential properties, supported accommodation, offices, schools and educational facilities, retail and commercial premises, and larger property portfolios.
Our Emergency Lighting Servicing is carried out with reference to applicable fire safety legislation, British Standards and guidance, including:
• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Fire Safety Act 2021
• BS 5266-1:2025 – Emergency lighting of premises
• BS EN 1838:2024 – Lighting applications for emergency lighting
• BS EN 50172:2024 – Emergency escape lighting systems
Whether you require an Emergency Lighting Servicing on its own or alongside other compliance services, we’ll help coordinate the process through one trusted provider, making property compliance simpler to manage.
Our competent surveyors carry out Emergency Lighting Servicing across a wide range of commercial and residential properties, ensuring each survey is appropriate for the building and its intended use.
Based in Manchester with a particular focus on Greater Manchester and the wider North West. But our team supports clients across the UK, so wherever your properties are located, we’re ready to help.
Our compliance reports are written in plain English, with clear findings, practical recommendations and documentation that’s ready to use. No unnecessary jargon, just reports that help you act quickly and stay compliant.
From your first enquiry to your final report and beyond, we’re committed to clear communication, prompt responses and proactive recommendations and reminders to help you stay compliant without the stress.
We coordinate your compliance services in one place, reducing administration, saving time and making property compliance easier to manage, so you can focus on supporting your residents.
This is the second time we have used this company, and once again they have exceeded our expectations. This company offers every compliant service we need, which genuinely makes our day-to-day operations run more smoothly and gives us complete peace of mind.
Their customer service is outstanding. Every interaction—whether by phone or email—has been prompt, professional, and incredibly helpful. It’s clear that they value their clients and take pride in delivering reliable, efficient support.
They have become a trusted part of our process, and we will certainly continue using them in the future.
“We use The Compliance Company for all of our Supported Housing properties, and have been delighted with the service they provide.
They deal with all of our annual certificates to ensure we are always compliant, we are provided with a folder of all of our up to date certificates and have signed up to their monthly direct direct package so we can manage our cashflow better.
Great service for supported housing or care providers looking for a single point of accountability on their properties”
“Great service and report issued very quickly. As a landlord we would highly recommend to other landlords.“
We provide Emergency Lighting Servicing across the UK, supporting commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, public sector and residential property, including social and supported accommodation in maintaining safe, compliant buildings.
Our surveyors regularly work across:
• Greater Manchester (Manchester, Salford, Bolton, Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale, Bury, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan)
• Merseyside (Liverpool, Wirral, St Helens, Southport, Knowsley, Sefton)
• Cheshire (Chester, Warrington, Crewe, Macclesfield, Northwich, Ellesmere Port, Wilmslow)
• Lancashire (Preston, Blackburn, Blackpool, Burnley, Accrington, Rossendale, Chorley, Lancaster)
• West Yorkshire (Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Halifax, Dewsbury, Batley)
• South Yorkshire (Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham, Barnsley)
• North Yorkshire (York, Harrogate, Scarborough, Ripon, Selby, Skipton)
• East Midlands (Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire)
• Staffordshire (Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Tamworth, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Burton upon Trent)
• West Midlands (Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Solihull, Walsall, Dudley, Sandwell)
• North East (Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Darlington, Durham)
• East Anglia (Cambridge, Norwich, Ipswich, Peterborough)
• Greater London (Central, North, South, East, West London)
• Kent (Maidstone, Canterbury, Medway, Ashford, Dartford, Tunbridge Wells)
• Surrey (Guildford, Woking, Reigate, Epsom, Redhill)
• Essex (Chelmsford, Colchester, Basildon, Southend-on-Sea, Harlow)
• South Coast (Hampshire, Sussex, Portsmouth, Southampton, Brighton, Eastbourne)
• South West (Bristol, Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Plymouth, Exeter, Bath, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Taunton)
• South Wales (Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil)
• Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, Stirling, Perth)
Emergency lighting should be regularly inspected, tested and maintained to make sure it remains effective when needed.
Government fire safety guidance gives examples of monthly functional testing and annual testing and maintenance by a competent person, although the appropriate testing regime can depend on the system and premises.
The exact servicing arrangements should take into account the type of emergency lighting system, the building, its use, manufacturer requirements and applicable standards.
If you’re unsure how often your emergency lighting should be serviced, get in touch and we can help you understand the appropriate arrangements for your property.
Emergency lighting is required where necessary as part of the fire safety arrangements for the premises.
The need for emergency lighting should be considered as part of the property’s Fire Risk Assessment, taking into account the building, its use, occupancy and escape routes.
The specific requirements will depend on the type and use of the property and the applicable fire safety legislation and guidance.
Any faults identified during servicing should be investigated and appropriate remedial action taken as soon as reasonably practicable.
Depending on the issue, this could involve repairing or replacing a faulty fitting, battery or other component.
Where a fault affects the safety of people using the building, appropriate temporary measures may also need to be considered until the issue is resolved.
A Fire Risk Assessment and Emergency Lighting Servicing serve different purposes.
The Fire Risk Assessment identifies fire hazards and assesses the risk to people within the property, including whether emergency lighting is required and whether the existing provision is adequate.
Emergency Lighting Servicing is then used to inspect, test and maintain the system where it is provided.
We regularly help organisations manage both as part of their wider fire safety responsibilities
Yes, potentially. These are separate fire safety systems.
Emergency lighting helps provide illumination when normal lighting fails, while Fire Alarm Servicing focuses on ensuring the fire detection and alarm system operates correctly.
Where both systems are provided, they should be appropriately maintained and tested as part of the property’s wider fire safety arrangements.
We can carry out both services during the same visit, making your compliance easier to manage. We also offer a 33% discount when Fire Alarm / Smoke Detection Servicing and Emergency Lighting Servicing are carried out at the same time.
Yes. We provide Emergency Lighting Servicing for individual properties and larger property portfolios.
Whether you manage residential properties, supported accommodation, offices, schools, retail premises or other commercial facilities, we can provide consistent servicing and reporting across your buildings.
We can help coordinate servicing across multiple locations and provide clear records to help you maintain a consistent approach to emergency lighting management.
Emergency Lighting Servicing and PAT Testing cover different areas of electrical safety.
Emergency Lighting Servicing focuses on the emergency lighting system, while PAT Testing involves the inspection and, where appropriate, electrical testing of portable and transportable electrical equipment.
Having both services can help organisations manage different aspects of electrical and fire safety across their properties.
Our Emergency Lighting Servicing starts from £120 + VAT.
Pricing may vary depending on the size and type of property, the number of emergency lighting units, your location and the scope of servicing required.
Save 33% when Emergency Lighting Servicing and Fire Alarm / Smoke Detection Servicing are carried out at the same time.
For larger property portfolios or repeat servicing requirements, volume pricing may also be available.
Get in touch for a quote tailored to your property.
Stagnant water, infrequently used outlets and poorly maintained systems are all it takes for Legionella risk to build up. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and COSHH Regulations, managing that risk is your legal responsibility.
We assess your setup, tell you exactly what needs addressing and give you the documentation to prove you’re on top of it.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person for any non-domestic premises must ensure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is in place.
We carry out the full assessment, document the findings clearly and give you a prioritised action plan.
Any building constructed before 2000 is likely to contain asbestos. Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, you need a survey before any refurbishment or demolition work starts.
We carry out asbestos management and refurbishment surveys, identify any asbestos-containing materials and give you a clear, legally compliant record.
If you’re constructing, selling or letting a property, an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is generally a legal requirement under the Energy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) Regulations 2012.
We assess your property’s energy performance, provide the required EPC and highlight practical recommendations for improving energy efficiency.
Damaged or poorly maintained electrical equipment can create a risk of electric shock, fire and electrical faults. Under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, electrical equipment must be maintained, so far as reasonably practicable, to prevent danger.
We inspect and test portable electrical equipment where appropriate, identify unsafe appliances and provide clear records to help you manage your electrical safety responsibilities.
Damp and mould can quickly become bigger property problems, affecting both the building and the people using it. Under the Housing Act 2004 and Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), landlords and property owners have responsibilities to identify and address these risks.
We carry out non-intrusive damp assessments, identify potential causes and areas requiring further investigation, and give you a clear record of our findings with practical recommendations.
A fire alarm that isn’t properly maintained may fail when you need it most. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, relevant fire safety measures must be maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair.
We inspect, test and maintain your fire alarm system, identify faults and give you clear records and certification to support your fire safety responsibilities.
Damaged, poorly maintained or altered fire doors may not perform as intended in a fire. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, fire safety measures must be appropriately maintained, with additional fire door checking requirements applying to certain residential buildings under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.
We inspect your fire doors and associated components, identify defects and provide clear photographic evidence and practical recommendations for any remedial work required.
Unsafe gas appliances, fittings and flues can put occupants at risk of fire, explosion and carbon monoxide poisoning. Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, landlords must ensure gas appliances, fittings and flues provided for tenants are safe and arrange annual gas safety checks by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
We carry out gas safety checks, identify faults and safety concerns, and provide the required documentation to help you meet your legal responsibilities.
Make compliance part of the build from day one. We provide design and build-stage services including SAP Assessments, Part L compliance, Air Tightness Testing, Sound Testing and Site Inspections.
Our clear reporting and practical technical support help you identify issues early, meet Building Regulations requirements and keep your project moving.
Compliance in supported housing is a different beast.
It has stricter frameworks, sector-specific requirements and a very different set of responsibilities.
We have a specialist division built entirely for it. Same one-stop-shop approach, built specifically for housing providers, care organisations and nominated individuals managing property compliance.
