Recessed Spotlight
Installation Specialists
Recessed LED spotlights and downlights fitted to professional standard. Fire-rated for upper floors, IP65 for bathrooms and kitchens, dimmable smart compatible where needed. We handle the lot from a single replacement light to full lighting design across an open-plan space.
We install recessed LED spotlights and downlights across homes and businesses. Fire-rated 30, 60 or 90 minute fittings for upper floors and ceiling cavities, IP65 rated fittings for kitchens and bathrooms, dimmable and smart-compatible options where wanted. Every install includes proper hole cutting, cable management above the ceiling, smoke alarm coordination and full BS 7671 certification. From a single replacement to a 30-spot open-plan lighting plan, all done with the right hardware for the right room.
Recessed lights done badly compromise the whole ceiling
Cutting holes through a ceiling sounds straightforward but it has implications most DIY installs miss. On any upper floor or any ceiling separating a habitable space from a loft, the ceiling is part of the property's fire compartmentation. Standard non-fire-rated downlights destroy that compartmentation. In a fire situation, flames pass through the ceiling void up to 30 minutes faster.
We use fire-rated fittings on every upper-floor install (30, 60 or 90 minute rated to match the ceiling spec) and IP65 in kitchens and bathrooms. We also handle proper cable management in the ceiling void, smoke alarm coordination so they are not in the spotlight cluster and full circuit testing.
- Fire-rated fittings on every upper-floor and habitable-space ceiling
- IP65 rated fittings in bathrooms, en-suites and over kitchen sinks
- Dimmer compatibility verified before quote (TRIAC, leading or trailing edge)
- Smoke alarm clearance maintained per Building Regs Part B
- Full BS 7671 testing and certification on every install
The numbers behind
spotlights done right
A few key specs decide whether your spotlight install meets regulations, looks good and lasts. We get all of these right by default.
Fire Rating
Modern fire-rated downlights are tested to provide 30, 60 or 90 minutes of fire compartmentation matching standard ceiling specifications.
Colour Rendering
High CRI LEDs (90+) render colours accurately. Skin tones look natural, food looks appetising. Cheap LEDs at CRI 70 wash everything out.
Common Colour Temps
2700K (warm white) for living rooms and bedrooms. 4000K (cool white) for kitchens, bathrooms and home offices. Tunable LEDs cover both.
Quality LED Lifespan
A quality fire-rated integrated LED downlight typically lasts 25,000 to 50,000 hours. Cheap fittings often fail within 5,000.
Every type of recessed
spotlight install
Standard LED Downlights
Integrated LED downlights for living rooms, hallways, bedrooms and home offices. Fire-rated as standard, 2700K warm white default, dimmable on request.
From £65 per spotFire-Rated Spotlights
30, 60 or 90 minute fire-rated fittings for any upper-floor ceiling. Maintains fire compartmentation between floors and protects loft insulation.
Standard inclusionIP65 Bathroom & Kitchen
IP65 rated fire downlights for bathrooms (zone 1 and 2 compliant), wet rooms, en-suites and over kitchen sinks. Dust and water tight to BS 7671 spec.
From £75 per spotDimmable Smart Spots
TRIAC dimmable, leading-edge or trailing-edge depending on driver. Plus Philips Hue and smart RGB integrated downlights for app and voice controlled lighting scenes.
From £85 per spotAdjustable Tilt Heads
Tilt and gimbal head fittings for accent lighting, picture wall washing and feature lighting. Fitted in walls and sloped ceilings as well as flat ceilings.
From £85 per spotWhole-Room Lighting Plans
Full lighting design for kitchen-diners, open-plan spaces and large lounges. Coverage calculated against floor area, beam angle and circulation routes.
Quoted on layoutThree packages by
spotlight count
Three honest packages priced by the number of spots fitted. Bespoke pricing on full lighting plans and unusual ceiling types.
4 Spots
£345 From, single ceiling- 4 fire-rated LED downlights
- Fitted to existing lighting circuit
- 2700K warm white default
- Switched at existing wall switch
- Holes cut and ceiling made good
- Full testing and certification
- 1 year warranty
8 Spots
£645 From, typical kitchen- 8 fire-rated LED downlights
- Choice of warm or cool white
- Dimmable on TRIAC dimmer
- Smart-ready wiring optional
- IP65 over sink area where needed
- Lighting layout calculated
- 2 year warranty
12+ Spots
£945 From, open-plan layout- 12 or more fire-rated downlights
- Tunable colour temperature
- Multi-zone dimming
- Smart hub integration (Hue/Lutron)
- Full lighting design provided
- Adjustable tilt heads where needed
- 3 year warranty
From layout to lit ceiling
in five clear steps
Free Phone Consultation
Tell us the room, the dimensions and the look you want. We give you a rough cost and recommended count.
On-Site Survey
We confirm ceiling type, joist directions, existing circuit capacity and check the loft for cable management.
Layout & Quote
Marked-up layout showing exact spot positions plus a fixed quote covering fittings, install, ceiling making good and certification.
Install Day
Most installs done in a single day. Spots cut in cleanly, cables run through ceiling void, dust controlled with screens and vac extraction.
Test & Sign-Off
Full circuit test, dimmer commissioned, smart hub paired if applicable. EIC certificate and 2 year warranty issued before we leave.
Free Survey,
Layout Designed
Most spotlight jobs are surveyed within 48 hours and installed in a single day. We will tell you the right count, right colour temp and right hardware for the room. No upselling.
Spotlight install mistakes
that fail building control
A snapshot of spotlight install issues we get called to fix. Some are dangerous, some just look bad.
If your existing spotlights have any of these issues. We can rip out and replace properly.
Right hardware,
right room, every time
Fire-Rated Default
Every upper-floor and habitable-space install gets fire-rated fittings as standard. We never use cheap non-fire-rated downlights to save cost.
Calculated Spacing
Spot positions calculated against ceiling height, beam angle and floor area to give even coverage with no hot spots or dim corners.
Dimmer Compatibility
We verify dimmer compatibility before quote. TRIAC, leading edge or trailing edge driver matched to the actual dimmer model.
Clean Holes, Tidy Site
Dust screens, vac extraction and proper hole-cutting tools. We leave the ceiling clean, the spots level and the room dust-free.
Local cover across
Bedfordshire, Bucks & beyond
We are based in Bedford and cover the wider region for domestic and commercial work. The majority of our jobs come from these towns:
Spotlight install questions, answered fast
How much do recessed spotlights cost to install?
Do I need fire-rated downlights?
How many spots do I need for my room?
What's the difference between GU10 and integrated LED downlights?
Can recessed spotlights be dimmed?
Are LED downlights safe in an insulated loft?
Can you replace existing pendant lights with spots?
Do you do commercial spotlight installs?
Recessed Spotlights,
Done Properly
Free written quotes, NAPIT registered, fire-rated fittings as standard. Most spotlight jobs surveyed within 48 hours and completed in a single day.