Guide · Quoting
What information is needed for a custom linear lighting quote
Send these and the quote comes back complete. Send less and you still get a quote, with the assumptions listed.
Short answer
To quote custom linear lighting accurately a supplier needs: the fixture type and mounting, run lengths or a reflected ceiling plan (with corners), light output, CCT, CRI, optic, input voltage, dimming protocol, emergency requirements, finish, quantities and the delivery schedule. The fastest way to provide all of it is the fixture schedule plus the lighting plans. If you only have part of it, send it anyway; the quote will list the assumptions made.
Key takeaways
- The fixture schedule plus reflected ceiling plans covers most of what is needed.
- Run layouts matter as much as the schedule for custom linear.
- Missing information becomes a listed assumption, not a guess.
Must-have
| Item | Why it is needed |
|---|---|
| Fixture type and mounting | Suspended, recessed (and ceiling type), surface, wall; sets the housing and hardware |
| Run lengths or RCP | Custom linear is built to length; corners and patterns change the parts list |
| Light output | Lumens per foot (or W/ft if that is all you have) |
| CCT and CRI | For example 3500K / CRI 90 |
| Optic | Opal, microprismatic, direct/indirect, asymmetric |
| Input voltage | 120, 277 or 347 V |
| Dimming protocol | 0-10V, DALI, phase, or non-dimming |
| Quantities | Per type, or total footage per type |
Nice to have
| Item | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Specification section | Basis-of-design products, performance and substitution rules |
| Emergency requirements | Which sections need battery packs |
| Finish | Standard or custom colour |
| Driver location | Integral or remote, and where remote drivers go |
| Schedule and site address | Lead time planning and freight |
| Budget | Lets us propose value-engineered alternates early |
If you only have part of it
Send what you have: a sketch with lengths, a photo of a similar project, or a single schedule line. The quote will list each assumption (for example “347 V assumed, 0-10V dimming assumed”) so you can correct them before ordering.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a budget price before the design is final?
Yes. A budget quote can be based on total linear footage per type and the main options. It will be refined when run layouts and controls are final.
Do you need the whole drawing set?
No. The lighting plans (reflected ceiling plans), the fixture schedule and the lighting specification section are enough. Sections or elevations help for coves and wall details.
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