Outdoor & Security Lighting Installation in Horley & Surrey

Why Autumn Is the Busiest Time for Security Lighting

When the clocks go back at the end of October, evenings get dark overnight, not gradually. That’s when most security lighting enquiries come in. It’s also when people notice that their existing setup, a single porch light or a motion sensor that’s been unreliable for a year, isn’t covering what it needs to. Booking before the clocks change means you’re not living with a dark garden for the first weeks of winter while you wait for a slot.

Garden Patio and Deck Lighting

Lighting a garden well is mostly about restraint. Light the path, the seating area and one or two features, rather than flooding the whole space. We install permanent, weatherproof circuits with outdoor-rated fittings, so the lighting works in February as well as July and never depends on an extension lead run out of a window.

Patio lighting is usually a mix of soft background light and brighter light where you need it, depending on how you use the space in the evening. Decking lighting is best planned while the deck is being built, because running cable before the boards go down is far tidier than adding it afterwards. If your deck already exists, we’ll work with what’s there.

Driveway & Pathway Lighting

Driveways are one of the most requested areas for outdoor lighting, and they need a slightly different approach. Bollards or ground-level lights mark the route without dazzling drivers or neighbours. Path lighting makes steps and changes in level safe to walk at night.

Outdoor circuits have different requirements to indoor ones. Getting that wrong is a common cause of electrics that keep tripping and, in worse cases, a real safety risk, so every outdoor circuit we install is wired and protected specifically for outdoor conditions.

Security Lighting & PIR Floodlights

Security lighting is one of the most cost-effective ways to protect a home or business. A well-placed floodlight or motion-sensor (PIR) light takes away the darkness and cover opportunistic burglars rely on. The sudden switch-on is often enough to send them somewhere else, and it gives you a reassurance a camera alone can’t.

Where should security lights go?

The highest-risk spots on most homes are side gates, rear gardens, driveways and outbuildings: places that are unlit and out of sight from the road. Many Horley properties have rear access lanes and detached garages, so covering the back and sides matters as much as the front door.

Smart, PIR and dusk-to-dawn lighting

We install floodlights, PIR motion sensors, dusk-to-dawn lights that switch on automatically when it gets dark, and smart LED security lighting you can control from your phone, Alexa or Google Home.

Outdoor Sockets, Outbuildings & Garden Offices

If a summerhouse, garden office, shed or garage needs power, we’ll run it out safely and to current regulations, instead of the extension-lead workarounds that cause problems later. That can be anything from a single lighting circuit to full power and data for a garden office. We also fit weatherproof outdoor sockets for garden tools, pressure washers and lights.

How We Wire Outdoor Lighting Safely

Outdoor electrics face rain, frost, garden tools and the odd spade, so the details matter:

• The right cable, buried or protected properly. Armoured cable at a safe depth, or protected routes along walls and fences, so it can’t be damaged by digging.

• RCD protection on outdoor circuits, so the power cuts off instantly if something goes wrong.

• Weatherproof, outdoor-rated fittings that are sealed against rain and dust.

• Certification on every job, with new circuits notified through our NAPIT registration, so you have the paperwork when you sell the house or get an electrical inspection (EICR).

• Considerate aiming. Security lights are angled and sensitivity is set so they cover your property without shining into neighbours’ windows or switching on every time a car passes.

If your fuse board doesn’t have room or the right protection for a new outdoor circuit, we’ll tell you upfront. Sometimes a consumer unit upgrade is the sensible first step.

Outdoor & Security Lighting Across Horley, Redhill, Reigate & Crawley

Security Lighting in Horley

With Gatwick on the doorstep, many Horley homes sit empty for days at a time while people travel. We fitted PIR floodlighting for a Horley homeowner after several sheds on their road were broken into. We positioned it to cover the side gate and rear garden specifically, not just the front door, which is where most people put them.

Security Lighting in Redhill

Many of Redhill’s terraced streets have narrow side passages that are completely unlit after dark. We installed dusk-to-dawn lighting along one of them for a customer whose back gate had been tried twice in a month. A simple fix that made a real difference, simply by removing the darkness the intruder was relying on.

Security Lighting in Reigate

Reigate’s larger gardens and driveways bring a different challenge: covering more ground without lighting up the whole street. On a recent job we combined smart-controlled driveway lighting with PIR lighting in the rear garden. The homeowner got proper security coverage and could use the garden later into the evening, all from one installation.

Security Lighting in Crawley

Crawley’s mix of terraces and semis means side access is often the weak point. We fitted lighting for a Crawley customer to cover a side gate that couldn’t be seen from the house at all. That’s the kind of blind spot that’s easy to overlook until something happens there.

Areas We Cover

We install outdoor and security lighting across Horley, Crawley, Reigate, Redhill, Merstham, Smallfield, Copthorne and the surrounding Surrey and West Sussex area, including Maidenbower, Pound Hill, Furnace Green, Langley Green, Bewbush, Charlwood and Hookwood.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does security lighting actually deter crime?

Yes. Opportunistic burglars rely on darkness and cover, and a motion-activated floodlight takes both away. It works best aimed at the places intruders actually use, like side gates, rear gardens and driveways, rather than only at the front door.

Where should security lighting be positioned?

Cover the side gates, rear garden, driveway and any outbuildings. These spots are usually unlit and out of view from the road and neighbours. Mount lights high enough that they can’t easily be tampered with, and angle them so they light your property, not the street.

Do I need a qualified electrician to install outdoor lighting?

For anything wired into your mains supply, yes. Outdoor electrical work has to meet the wiring regulations (BS 7671), and adding a new circuit is notifiable building work under Part P. A registered electrician like us can certify and notify it for you. Plug-in solar lights are the only real DIY option.

How much does outdoor or security lighting cost?

It depends on the number of lights, how far the cable has to run and whether a new circuit is needed. We give a fixed price before any work starts, with no surprises on the day. See our price guide or get in touch for a free quote.

Can you add lighting to an existing deck or patio?

Yes. It’s easiest while a deck is being built, but we regularly add lighting to existing decks and patios, routing cable neatly through gaps, edges and walls.

Will a security light bother my neighbours?

Not if it’s fitted properly. We angle the lights downwards, set the sensor’s range and sensitivity to cover only your property, and can fit warmer, lower-glare LEDs. Badly aimed floodlights are one of the most common causes of neighbour complaints, so we get it right first time.

Can outdoor lighting be controlled from my phone?

Yes. We install smart LED lighting you can control from an app, Alexa or Google Home, as well as traditional PIR and dusk-to-dawn setups.

Why does my outdoor light keep tripping the electrics?

Usually it’s water getting into a fitting or a junction box, or a fitting that isn’t rated for outdoor use. It’s worth getting checked rather than just resetting the switch.

How much does outdoor or security lighting cost?

Swapping an existing outside light for a PIR floodlight, where the power is already there, costs from £125 + VAT (£150 inc. VAT), including a standard PIR floodlight. New lighting that needs cable run or a new circuit depends on the number of lights and the distance, and we give a fixed price before any work starts. See our price guide or get in touch for a free quote.

Do you wire power to summerhouses and garden offices?

Yes, to current wiring regulations. It’s a common job alongside garden and security lighting, from a single light to full power and data for a garden office.

Is your work guaranteed?

Yes. All workmanship is covered by a 24-month guarantee, and materials are covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.