Outdoor Lighting in Coulsdon that makes gardens safer, more usable and more striking after dark. From subtle path lights to smart security, we design and install with a clean, premium finish.
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Coulsdon’s semi-rural setting and open views near Farthing Downs and Happy Valley deserve lighting that feels natural, not harsh. We create layered schemes that guide you along paths, highlight planting and add practical security. Whether you want a welcoming driveway approach or a softly lit patio for late dinners, we tailor the placement and beam angles. Installations across CR5 are planned to look great from inside the house too.
We regularly work on large detached houses, characterful 1930s properties and newer developments around Old Coulsdon and Chipstead Valley. Each home benefits from a different balance of feature lighting and functional illumination. Long front gardens and side access routes often need discreet path lighting and motion-triggered security lights. For modern builds, we can integrate clean-lined fittings and smart controls without cluttering the exterior.
Our process starts with a site walkover, a lighting layout and clear cable routes before any digging begins. We use quality, weatherproof fittings and install wiring neatly with minimal disruption to lawns, borders and paving. Every job is tested, aimed and adjusted at dusk where possible, so the result is comfortable and glare-free. Homeowners choose us because we turn up when we say we will, keep the site tidy, and back our work with a 10-year warranty.
We’re used to access constraints on sloping plots near Coulsdon Common and the mix of gravel drives, lawns and mature borders common in CR5. Parking and deliveries can be tight on some residential roads, so we plan materials and waste removal carefully. We also consider light spill to neighbours and nearby greenery, selecting beam spreads and shields accordingly. If required, we’ll advise on any considerations for outdoor lighting in London Borough of Croydon settings.
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Most installations in Coulsdon fall between £800 and £3,000 depending on the number of fittings, cable runs and controls. As a guide, expect £100–£500 per light installed, with premium feature fittings and smart controls at the higher end. Costs are influenced by access, ground conditions, whether we’re lighting steps/levels, and how much trenching is required across lawns or driveways.
A typical outdoor lighting project takes 1–2 days from first dig to final aiming and testing. Smaller schemes such as a few path lights and a security light can often be completed in a day. Larger gardens, long driveways, multiple zones, or smart control setups may push the work into a second day. Timescales also depend on cable routing, surface reinstatement, and weather conditions.
In most cases, garden and driveway lighting is permitted development and doesn’t need planning permission. However, extra care is needed if your property is listed, in a conservation area, or close to sensitive boundaries where glare and light spill could be an issue. We’ll check the practical constraints, advise on fitting positions and beam control, and help you understand any Croydon-specific considerations before installation begins.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship, covering installation issues such as cable joints, connections and fitting placement. Manufacturer warranties apply to the luminaires, drivers and smart control components, and we’ll register or supply documentation where relevant. If a problem arises, we’ll diagnose whether it’s a fitting fault, control setting or power supply issue and put it right promptly. Routine maintenance and accidental damage aren’t typically covered.
We install path lighting, uplighting for trees and walls, deck lights, security lighting and feature lighting to spotlight planting or architectural details. Popular finishes include stainless steel, anthracite and discreet black, with warm-white LEDs for a softer look. We can add smart controls for timers, dimming and zones, plus PIR sensors where security is a priority. We’ll recommend beam angles and positions to avoid glare and light spill.
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