Transform evenings outdoors with Garden Lighting in Shirley that looks refined and feels practical. From discreet path lights to smart-controlled uplighting, we design and install lighting that suits your garden and home.
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Evening gardens in Shirley deserve more than a single security floodlight. We create layered lighting schemes that guide you safely along paths, highlight planting, and add atmosphere for entertaining. Whether you’re near Shirley Windmill or backing onto greener edges towards Addington Hills, we’ll plan lighting that complements the setting. Expect tidy cabling, careful aiming, and a finish that looks intentional by day and night.
Our team works across the Shirley area and nearby Addiscombe, Croydon and West Wickham, typically within 15 minutes of base. Many local homes are 1930s semis with side access and established borders, alongside detached houses and newer developments needing cleaner, minimalist fittings. We tailor beam angles, brightness and fitting styles to brickwork, render and garden layouts. The result feels built-in, not bolted on.
We start with a site visit to map sightlines, dark spots and key features, then propose a clear lighting plan and options. Installation is handled by qualified professionals with safe, weatherproof connections and neat routing to protect lawns and beds. We test levels at dusk where possible, then fine-tune aiming for comfort and impact. Homeowners choose us for reliable scheduling, clear communication, and a 10-year warranty for peace of mind.
Across the London Borough of Croydon, we often work around shared driveways, side passages and mature planting typical of CR0 streets. We plan cable routes to minimise disruption and keep access clear for bins and parking. Where gardens slope or meet wooded edges, we use careful positioning to avoid harsh glare and light spill. We also select corrosion-resistant fittings suited to year-round UK weather.
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Costs vary by layout, number of fittings and whether you choose mains, low-voltage or solar. As a guide, small schemes (6–10 lights for paths or a patio) often start around £1,200–£2,500. Medium gardens with feature uplighting and smart controls commonly fall between £2,500–£5,500. Larger, zoned designs with premium fittings and more cabling can be £5,500–£10,000+.
Most installations take 1–3 days, depending on the number of lights, cable runs and access. A simple path lighting setup can often be completed in a day, while schemes combining uplighting, deck lights and smart controls usually need two days. Larger gardens or complex routing around patios, steps and established planting may take longer. We’ll confirm timescales after the site survey and lighting plan.
Garden lighting is usually permitted development and doesn’t require planning permission, provided fittings aren’t excessively high, intrusive or causing nuisance to neighbours or road users. Extra care may be needed for listed buildings, conservation areas, or if you’re mounting lights on prominent elevations. We’ll advise on sensible placement and brightness, and we can help you check any Croydon-specific considerations before installation.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship, covering installation quality, cable routing, and weatherproof connections when used as intended. Individual fittings and transformers also carry manufacturer warranties, which vary by brand and specification. If anything needs adjustment after installation—such as re-aiming spotlights or fine-tuning smart scenes—we’ll put it right. We also offer guidance on maintenance to keep performance consistent year-round.
We design schemes using path lighting, spotlights, uplighting for trees and architectural features, deck lights for steps and edges, and wall lights for patios and entrances. Festoon lighting is popular for entertaining areas, while solar options can suit low-traffic zones. We also install smart controls, timers and zoning for effortless day-to-day use. We’ll help you choose colour temperature, beam angles and finishes to match your home.
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