How Much Does It Cost to Install Outdoor Lighting?
£150 – £600
per job
Installing outdoor lighting costs between £150 and £600 depending on the number of lights, whether armoured cable needs to be buried in the garden, and how far the supply run is from the nearest power source. Simple wall lights connected to an indoor circuit are at the lower end; a full garden lighting scheme with buried armoured cable and multiple zones costs considerably more.
Average cost
£150 – £600
per job
Prices vary by region, property type and tradesperson. Always get at least two quotes.
What affects the price?
Number of lights - each additional light adds £40-£80 to the job for cable and connection
Cable type and routing - surface-mounted cable to a wall light is cheap; burying armoured cable across a garden requires trenching and is more expensive
Power source - connecting to an existing outdoor socket is cheapest; running a new circuit from the consumer unit adds £100-£200
Light fitting quality - budget weatherproof fittings cost £15-£40; premium LED or smart-connected fittings cost £60-£200+ each
Labour vs materials
Labour accounts for 60-70% of the total cost. An electrician time for outdoor lighting installation ranges from two hours for a simple wall light to a full day for a garden feature lighting scheme.
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