About this service
Outdoor lighting can illuminate paths, entrances, planting, seating and working areas. The installation must withstand water, temperature changes, soil conditions and physical damage while remaining accessible for maintenance.
A successful scheme uses fewer well-positioned fittings rather than flooding the whole garden. Cable type, joints, controls, RCD protection and separation from gardening work are as important as the appearance of the fittings.
Common problems we help with
Lights trip after rain
Water can enter unsuitable fittings, damaged cable joints, photocells and buried connections.
Corroded or failed fittings
Low-grade materials and poor drainage shorten the life of outdoor equipment.
Glare into windows or neighbours
Bad aiming and excessive output can make a garden less comfortable and create nuisance.
Cables are exposed to damage
Shallow, unprotected or surface-laid cable can be hit by tools, animals or foot traffic.
How we carry out the work
Plan zones and viewpoints
We look at paths, steps, doors, planting and views from inside before selecting fitting positions.
Design cable routes and controls
Suitable wiring systems, switching, timers, photocells or smart control are chosen for the environment.
Install, seal, aim and test
Equipment is mounted securely, connections are protected, fittings are aimed after dark where useful and the circuit is tested.
What is normally included?
- Initial discussion about the property, symptoms, priorities and timescale
- Assessment of the relevant circuit, equipment, access and existing protection
- A written scope for the proposed outdoor & garden lighting work
- The agreed installation or repair work, with disruption kept to a reasonable minimum
- Inspection, electrical testing and appropriate handover documentation
Before the work starts
- The task, atmosphere and useful light level required in each zone
- Colour temperature, glare, dimming and compatibility between fittings and controls
- Maintenance access and replacement availability
- Outdoor exposure, emergency duration or security coverage where relevant
What affects the price?
The price depends on the existing installation and the amount of work required. For outdoor & garden lighting, the main factors normally include:
- Fitting quantity and specification
- New switching, control or circuit requirements
- Working height and access equipment
- Making good, containment and removal of obsolete fittings
Testing, certificates and handover
Once the installation work is complete, we inspect and test it and provide the records that apply to the job.
- Demonstration of dimming, sensors or programmed controls
- Circuit testing and applicable certification
- Luminaire and driver information
- Maintenance and replacement guidance
Outdoor & Garden Lighting questions
Can outdoor lights run from an indoor socket?
A permanent installation needs a suitable circuit and wiring method. A plug-in arrangement is not right for every scheme.
Why do garden lights trip only in wet weather?
Moisture may enter a fitting, joint or damaged cable. Insulation-resistance testing helps locate the affected section.
Can lights be controlled from a phone?
Yes, where a reliable smart control is suitable, but manual control should remain intuitive.
Booking the work
What happens after you contact us
1. Discuss the job
Tell us about the property, the symptoms or the result you want. Photographs and model numbers are often helpful.
2. Inspect and quote
We check the relevant installation and give you a written quotation showing what is included.
3. Complete and test
We carry out the agreed work, verify it electrically and explain any controls, labels or certificates at handover.