Garden Lighting Installation
Extend your living space into the garden
Garden Lighting That Dazzles
A well-lit garden extends your usable living space well into the evening. Our garden lighting installations combine safety, security, and spectacle: lighting paths for safe navigation, highlighting specimen trees and creating magical water feature effects. All our outdoor lighting uses IP-rated, weatherproof fixtures with professional cable installation buried to regulation depth.
Smart control lets you adjust scenes from indoors or automate lighting to sunset times. A single Evening Garden scene can activate path lights at 30%, uplight key trees, illuminate water features, and wash the facade, all triggered automatically at dusk.
For properties in Weybridge, Cobham, and Virginia Water where gardens are substantial, we design comprehensive schemes with multiple zones and seasonal variations. Security integration adds motion-activated floodlighting that alerts you to visitors while deterring intruders. Every installation uses warm LED temperatures that complement natural planting and minimise light pollution.
What We Install
Tree Uplighting
Ground-recessed fixtures that transform trees into sculptural features after dark.
Path Lighting
Bollards, posts, and recessed markers for safe, attractive garden pathways.
Water Features
Submersible and perimeter lighting for ponds, pools, and fountains.
Facade Washing
Light that washes exterior walls to showcase architecture at night.
Planting Beds
Adjustable spotlights for shrubs, borders, and specimen planting.
Solar Options
Solar-powered solutions for areas without mains power access.
Areas We Serve
Brands We Use
Garden FAQs
What types of garden lighting do you install?
We install a comprehensive range of outdoor lighting solutions including uplighting for trees and architectural features, path and step lighting for safe navigation, pond and water feature illumination, facade washing to highlight building exteriors, deck and terrace lighting for entertaining areas, and security lighting with motion sensors. All fixtures are IP-rated for weather resistance and designed to withstand the British climate year-round.
Is garden lighting expensive to run?
Modern LED garden lighting is remarkably economical to operate. LED fixtures consume up to 90% less electricity than halogen alternatives while delivering superior light output. A typical garden scheme with 20 LED spotlights might cost only £2 to £3 per month to operate for four hours each evening. Smart controls with astronomical timers ensure lights operate only when needed, further reducing costs. Solar-powered options are also available for areas without mains access.
Can garden lighting be controlled from inside the house?
Yes, and this integration is standard in our installations. Garden lighting connects to your indoor smart home system through Control4, Lutron, or Crestron, allowing you to adjust outdoor scenes from the same app or keypad that controls indoor lights. We program seasonal schedules that automatically adjust on and off times based on sunset calculations. Motion sensors can trigger security lighting and send alerts to your phone when activated after dark.
Do you install lighting around swimming pools and ponds?
Absolutely. Water feature lighting requires specialist IP68-rated fixtures designed for submersion. We install LED pool lights with colour-changing capabilities, underwater spotlights for ponds and fountains, and perimeter lighting that creates safe and beautiful transitions between water and land. All electrical work around water is completed by NICEIC-registered electricians following Part P regulations, with RCD protection on every circuit.
Will garden lighting disturb wildlife?
Thoughtful lighting design minimises impact on wildlife. We use warm colour temperatures around 2700K which are less disruptive to nocturnal animals and insects than cool white. Directional fixtures with shields prevent light spill into hedgerows and nesting areas. Timers ensure lights are off during peak wildlife activity hours. For properties near conservation areas, we design schemes that comply with Dark Sky principles while still providing the illumination you need for safety and enjoyment.
How long does garden lighting installation take?
A modest garden scheme with 10 to 15 fixtures typically takes two to three days. Larger estates with extensive planting, multiple terraces, water features, and long driveways may require one to two weeks. Installation timing depends on ground conditions: soft soil allows faster trenching than rocky or clay-heavy ground. We schedule garden installations during drier periods and protect existing planting throughout the work.
Which areas do you cover for garden lighting?
We install garden lighting throughout London and the Home Counties. In London we work in Kensington, Chelsea, Hampstead, Notting Hill, and Wimbledon where outdoor space is premium. In Surrey we serve Weybridge, Cobham, and the Wentworth Estate where large gardens are common. In Hertfordshire we cover St Albans and Harpenden. We also travel to Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire for substantial country gardens.
Want a Beautiful Garden at Night?
Book a garden lighting survey. We will design an outdoor scheme that transforms your garden after dark.