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Turn your driveway or garden into a shining example of outdoor illumination, by installing new external lighting. Whether you need security lights, ambient deck lighting, decorative pathway lighting or something more ambitious, find an experienced electrician and you can spark new life into your outdoor space.
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There are usually two reasons why you’ll be looking to replace or revamp your external outdoor lights. Chances are, you’re either looking to improve your home security, or add an atmospheric finishing touch to your garden.
An experienced electrician will be able to help you with your outdoor lighting design and install the external lighting setup you’re seeking. Looking at your existing power sources, they’ll configure the necessary wiring, install the light fittings (and ensure everything is kept waterproof) and then connect and test the lights.
Cost of installing outdoor lighting
Electricians will usually charge by the hour but may also give you a price for specific jobs or tasks. Hourly rates will typically range from £40–£60, and you can expect to pay anywhere from £75–£150 for the installation of an external security light.
Types of external lighting
There’s a huge range of external light fittings and fixtures including electric outdoor lights, energy-saving, motion-sensing and solar-powered options.
- Security lights. These powerful LED lights shine a wide beam across the front, side or rear of your property, and are typically used as a deterrent against would-be intruders. They’re often accompanied by a motion sensor, so they only flick into operation when they detect movement. The detector actually senses changes in heat radiation, typically emitted by people, animals and cars. Powered by mains electricity, the lights can then be programmed to turn off after a set period of time – saving you energy.
- Spotlights and wall lights (or downlights). Spotlights are typically used to highlight water features, shrubs or trees, or to beam colour onto a wall. Rather than being used for security or visibility, spotlights are usually selected for aesthetic reasons. External wall lights and downlights are often installed by a front door or porch to illuminate the entrance to your home, or your door number. Most wall lights are fitted with a motion sensor, so they’re only activated as someone approaches their location.
- Post lights. These low-level ambient lighting posts can be arranged alongside a garden path or perimeter, providing gentle illumination for nocturnal navigation. They also offer an attractive accent for your garden in the dusk of a summer evening. Solar-powered options are available, but these don’t always last too long. Mains-powered units are more reliable and can be more robust – which is important, unless you’re happy to replace flimsier knocked-over solar post lights all too frequently.
- Decking lights. Decking’s as commonplace as turf in most gardens nowadays. And to make sure it’s safe to walk on late at night (as well as to illuminate your smart outdoor space in all its glory), built-in decking lights can be fitted. It’s much easier to fit these lights before your decking boards are screwed into place, but it is possible to retrofit them. Speak to your electrical expert to find out about your options.
Outdoor lighting design ideas – what to consider
- Driveways and paths. You might be looking at lighting solely as a way to dial up the style for your home’s entrance. But at night, electric outdoor lights perform an important role, helping you to see where you’re going. So, consider the function as well as the form of your lighting arrangement and ensure you create something that serves a safety purpose too.
- Outdoor dining. Summers are made for dining outdoors. In fact, so is late spring, and early autumn. Make the most of your outdoor space and ensure you have an external lighting setup that’ll allow you to dine outside on those balmy evenings. Consider wall lights near your garden table and chairs, and low-level ambient lighting too.
- Security. As we’ve discussed, your lights are there to serve a purpose beyond shining a spotlight on your fanciest features. They’ll help keep intruders away from your home, spilling light over any nefarious characters loitering near your driveway. Make sure your security lights have a PIR (passive infrared sensor), so they’re only activated by motion – saving you money and providing a more effective deterrent. And ensure all potential entry points (doors and windows) are well lit.
- Light containment. While you may want to create your very own homage to Blackpool’s illuminations, your neighbours probably won’t appreciate a spotlight beam piercing the darkness at midnight as a cat sets off your security lights. So, be considerate and ensure you’re not unintentionally annoying those living nearby.
The qualifications your external lighting expert needs
Your electrician needs to hold NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting) accreditation to work on your electrical circuits. This is especially important for outdoor lighting installation, given the potential for water to short your electricity supply.
The chances are, if your electrician is NICEIC-qualified, they’ll also hold a vocational qualification like a City & Guilds, NVQ or a diploma. These are handy, but not essential.
What is essential is evidence of experience, in the form of a number of customer references.
Insurance for external lighting
Cover your property, your possessions and your back by ensuring your professional has public liability insurance. As well as the obvious potential for danger when working with electricity, your professional will probably be drilling and climbing ladders.
Questions you should ask your external lighting expert
- Do they charge by the hour or by the job?
- Do they have a minimum size of job or a call-out fee?
- Will they need to install a new circuit for your lights, or can they take an existing supply?
I'm a fully qualified and friendly self-employed electrician who takes pride in my work, I am very reliable, punctual and professional. I like to build a good working relationship with my customers. My working hours are flexible and I will work around you.
Great communication, friendly and polite. On time and has done a very good job.
Fully qualified electrician 25 years experience Testing and inspection reports EV Charging Points supplied and fitted from £750 New installs Rewires Lighting Power Upgrades Much much more No job to small All work certified
Great job by Cathal, I would recommend very highly
We can undertake all types of electrical work I have worked for a lighting specialist company for ten years and also worked in domestic, commercial and industrial environments
Excellent service installing bathroom extractor fan. On time and very helpful explaining work to be done. Great service, will use again.
All aspects of Electrical work in Preston & the surrounding areas.
Wow .. If I could give more stars I would. Sean was quick to quote, reliable, on time and by far the most reasonable quote. He made moving house a little less stressful & did a perfect, tidy and superb job! Thank u!
A reliable local electrician who always produces work of high standard at fair prices. Has experience in all size jobs across all electrical fields. Neat, tidy and always fair. Can guarantee happiness in all customers.
Family run business with over 20+ years experience We carry out NIC EIC Certificates New electrical installation certification (NEIC) Electrical installation condition reports (EICR) For private rented properties Landlords Domestic and commercial
Great job installing a few external wall lights, wiring them in and adding a new switch internally. Thanks
I am a fully qualified 18th Edition Electrician with over 20 years experience, covering domestic, commercial and industrial installations.
Mike arrived exactly the time he said he would, did an amazing job, I would not hesitate to recommend MJ Electrical and if we need anything else doing I would definitely ring Mike first for any job.
NICEIC Approved Electrician's with I.D shown upon visit. Contact us for a free quote. All work Guaranted ! No call out charges ! What we cover : •Additional Sockets •Circuit Board Installs •Circuit Breaker Repairs/Replacement •Complete & Partial Rewiring •Consumer Unit Replacements •Cooker Points •Domestic Appliances •Door Entry Systems •Earthing Ports & Protective Bonding •Electric Boilers •Electric Car Chargers •Electric Heaters •Electric Radiators •Electrical Fault Finding •Electrical Repairs •Emergency 24 Hour Service •Emergency Lighting •External Lighting •Fire Alarm Installation/ Maintenance •Fuse Box Replacements •Fused Spurs •Garden Lighting •Heating Controls •Immersion Heaters •Lighting Control Systems •Lighting Design •Lighting Installations •Lighting Repair •Lighting-Low Voltage •Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) •Power Shower Installations •Rewiring •Security Lighting •Sockets •Switches •Testing & Inspections •Towel Rails •Transformers •Tripping Circuits •Water Heaters Don't hesitate to contact us , we are just one phone call away !
Offering the service that we would expect to receive ourselves, starting with a free no obligation quote. Our qualified team of time served loft fitters, joiners, plasterers & electricians will ensure to explain the process of the work carried out as quickly and efficiently as possible, tidying any mess before we leave.
TJ Electrical & Property Services are a Electrical & Property Services company, Carrying out Domestic/Commercial installations/Repairs.We also have a a reactive maintenance team for call outs and urgent Electrical/Plumbing Problems 24hrs/ 2-4hours Response. Our property services offer a (fix it felix handyman service) covering. York/Leeds/Huddersfield/Manchester /Halifax/bradford,that carries out anything from minor domestic repairs {no job too small} from hanging a picture to sealing a bath ,extra tap or socket. Our Property Division also offers a man and a van solution. We also have a project team that carries out kitchen/Bathroom/installations and refurbishments. Our apprentice trained Electricians/Tradesmen are part P/city& guilds Qualified and hold the current wiring regulations 17th edition. We Have 30 years of experience in the Electrical/Property services industry.
Turned up on time and fitted where I required. Thanks
Flow help ordinary people future-proof their homes by delivering an extraordinary service that leaves you feeling ecstatic. Are you looking for a trustworthy, honest company then if so Flow has got you covered. Whether you need an electrical inspection/work, security or CCTV installation, our vetted electricians are happy to help you.
Great work by Tommy in supply and fitting a replacement porch light motion sensor and light switch. Explained the problem and what needed to be done all for an agreed price. Wouldn't hesitate in recommending Flow.
ELECTROFLEX is a small family owned electrical business consisting of myself and my two sons. We have 25 years of electrical experience and pride ourselves in keeping prices low and quality high. You will be pleased...
Absolutely first class! Carried out work at both my property and my mother-in-laws and both jobs were done professionally and with the minimum of fuss. And neither was straight forward. I will happily recommend Electroflex to anyone looking for an electrician. Paul
We have over 15years in the building trade. From joiners, electricians, painters/decorators, plasterers and landscapers we have it all. We take pride in our work and carry it out to a high standard! Our customer service team are always on hand to answer any questions.
Excellent service!
We are a relatively new business with interests in the domestic/commercial sector as well as temporary and event electrics. This is coupled with a wider range of services for events including rigging and lifting operations. We also have interests within: - interlinked smoke/heat detector systems, - fibre optic and Cat5e/Cat6 Ethernet distribution systems, - door access/egress systems, and - electric gate sytems. We have certification to operate MEWPs (IPAF accredited) and Telehandler Forklifts (Category J3, ITSSAR accredited), as well as erect and oversee mobile scaffold towers (PASMA accredited).
Gareth is a pleasant guy who arrived promptly and did our small job, which turned out to take him longer than expected, at a very reasonable price.
We are proud of our 5 star rating . We undertake all maintenance work from fitting your new lights to full full home refurbishments. We do not turn down small jobs and have been an electrician for 40 years and in for 35 years. Our goal is to offer a prompt and reliable service to all of our customers.
Excellent service, Terry supplied and fitted a new shower screen in our bathroom. It looks the business and we are delighted! Terry arrived when he said he would and completed the job efficiently and professionally. Would recommend him every time.
Two business partners and Electricians with over 12 year's experience in the Electrical Industry. Domestic, Fault finding, CCTV, Security, Testing & Inspection, Outside lighting, Full and partial Rewires, EV Charging, repairs and maintenance, Heating, outhouse, loft wiring and many more.
I have been an electrician since 2008, I do have my 18th edition electrical installation certificate, and I can sign off electrical work. I am a very creative electrician with many great ideas on what will look good and what will look Great.
Fantastic service and a lovely guy
Hi I’m Electrician with more than 15 years experience, holding City& Guild L3 installation + Testing and Inspection certificates. Specialising in domestic installations and Certifications. All our jobs are done to satisfy lates IET Wiring Regulations BS7671 No job is too small , no job is completed until client is satisfied.
Excellent and professional service provided by Rodrigo. All work carried out to great standard and to my satisfaction. Would highly recommend and will be using Rodrigo for future projects.
Rob was absolutely amazing! He was very generous with him time and has very good attention to detail. He certainly takes pride in his work. Would 100% recommend.
Over 20 years of working in the building trade. Experienced in domestic and commercial buildings, from electrical, plumbing, joinery, plastering, kitchen and furniture fitting, painting and decorating, gardening and fencing. Fully insured.No job to small.
I was very satisfied with the work Mlck did for me, it saved me a backbreaking job. He took all my weeds out and mowed and trimmed my grass.
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