PRICE GUIDE · ELECTRICAL · 2026–2027
Outdoor & Garden Lighting cost in the UK
£80–£500 per job. Typically £200.
Outdoor and garden lighting in the UK costs £80–£500 per job, about £200 typical. A single security floodlight on existing wiring is cheapest; motion lights, several path or wall lights and a new outdoor circuit with buried cable cost more.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does outdoor & garden lighting cost in the UK?
| Low end | £80 | a single floodlight on an existing circuit |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £200 | what most people pay |
| High end | £500 | several lights on a new buried circuit |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the electricians and electrical firms near you.
What moves the price
- Number of outdoor lights — a single floodlight costs far less than a full garden lighting scheme
- Existing or new circuit — a new RCD-protected outdoor circuit adds cable and certification
- Trenching — burying armoured cable to path or garden lights adds labour
- Light type — PIR security lights, wall lights and low-voltage spike lights differ in cost
- Controls — timers, dusk sensors and smart switching add to the price
- Weatherproofing — outdoor fittings need suitable IP ratings and sealed connections
Electrical work prices in the UK are up 6% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Services for maintenance and repair, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical outdoor & garden lighting would have cost about £270 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7DO →
WHAT YOU GET
What an outdoor & garden lighting booking includes
Takes: One to three hours for a single light, a day or more for a garden scheme. Not included: Large designed lighting schemes, paving or decking work around cables and garden landscaping are usually priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common outdoor lighting jobs
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How to pay less
- Fit outdoor lights on an existing circuit where safe, rather than adding a new one
- Lay cable for garden lighting before patios or lawns are finished
- Choose low-voltage or solar garden lights where mains lighting is not needed
Before you book
- You can ask whether the outdoor lighting will be RCD-protected and use weatherproof fittings
- New outdoor circuits are notifiable, so use an electrician who can certify the work
- Angle security lights to avoid glare into neighbours' windows
- Mark buried cable routes so they are not dug into later
Outdoor & Garden Lighting cost: questions people ask
£80–£500 per job, about £200 typical. A single floodlight costs least; several lights on a new buried circuit cost the most.
One to three hours for a single light, and a day or more for a garden scheme with trenching.
Not always. A light can often run from an existing circuit, but it must have RCD protection.
For decorative lighting, yes, but they are dimmer and less reliable in winter than mains lights.
Large designed schemes, paving work and landscaping are separate. Ask whether the fittings are included.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, read from published UK outdoor lighting costs — a national range, not a quote. Number of lights and cabling decide your price.
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