Outdoor & Garden Lighting in Kent
Outdoor lighting transforms how a property looks and works after dark. From low-voltage garden runs lighting up planting and steps, to PIR-controlled floodlights covering driveways and side gates, to architectural lighting on walls and pergolas — all wired safely to BS 7671 with proper IP-rated fittings, RCD protection, and outdoor-rated cabling.
What's included
- PIR-controlled security floodlights for driveways and gardens
- Low-voltage garden lighting — bollards, spike lights, deck lights
- Wall pack and architectural lighting on pergolas and outbuildings
- Switched and timer-controlled circuits, including smart-control
- Installed to BS 7671 with appropriate IP-rating and RCD protection
- Outdoor-rated cable, glands, and weatherproof terminations throughout
Who it's for
Homeowners adding security lighting after a break-in or near-miss, garden owners wanting low-voltage lighting through planting and walkways, property owners with new outbuildings or pergolas needing power and lighting, and anyone tired of fumbling with a torch on a dark drive.
How it works
- Site visit to assess the layout, sight lines, and existing supply
- Specification and quote — fittings, controls, cable routes
- Installation in a single visit for most domestic schemes
- Test, demonstration, and certificate
Outdoor Lighting across Kent
Same Outdoor Lighting service, every town we cover.
Frequently asked questions
Do outdoor circuits need RCD protection?
Yes — BS 7671 requires 30 mA RCD protection on all outdoor sockets and on any circuit supplying equipment used outdoors. In practice every outdoor lighting circuit goes through an RCD, either at the consumer unit or via a local RCBO.
How deep does outdoor cable need to be buried?
For SWA (steel-wired armoured) cable buried in soft ground, 450 mm is the standard depth — deep enough to survive normal gardening but shallow enough that the trench is manageable. Cable run through conduit can be shallower if the conduit itself is mechanically protected. We use SWA on every buried run and tape-mark above the cable so anyone digging in future knows it's there.
What IP rating do outdoor light fittings need?
IP44 minimum for fittings under cover (porches, soffits), IP65 for fittings exposed to direct rain (most garden and floodlight applications), and IP67 for fittings that get hosed or risk submersion. We spec to the application — there's no point paying for IP67 on a sheltered porch light.
Mains or low-voltage for garden lighting?
Both have their place. 12 V low-voltage runs are easier to extend and modify, and the cable is touch-safe — fine for ambient garden lighting through planting. 230 V mains gives brighter output and longer runs without voltage drop — better for security floodlights and path lights covering distance. Most jobs end up mixing both.
Can PIR floodlights be controlled from a phone?
Yes — modern smart-controlled PIR floodlights run via the same Wi-Fi platforms as smart bulbs (Hue, Smart Life, Tuya, etc.) and can be triggered, scheduled, or overridden from an app. We can spec smart fittings or wire conventional fittings into a smart relay where the customer wants central control.
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