Outdoor Lighting in Croydon transforms gardens into welcoming, usable spaces after dark. From subtle path lighting to statement uplighting and smart controls, we design and install lighting that looks premium and feels safe.
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Whether you’re walking home from East Croydon station or entertaining near the Whitgift Centre end of town, good garden lighting makes a real difference. We design and install outdoor lighting that guides steps, highlights planting and improves security without glare. Expect neat cabling, discreet fittings and a finish that suits your home. We cover CR0, CR2 and CR9, including Addiscombe and South Croydon.
Croydon’s mix of Victorian terraces, 1930s semis and modern developments means no two gardens are the same. We regularly work with narrow side returns, long rear gardens and raised patios where light levels change quickly. Older properties often benefit from carefully placed uplighting to soften brickwork and mature trees, while newer builds suit clean-lined feature lighting and smart scenes. Our designs balance aesthetics with practical illumination for everyday use.
We start with a site visit to map access routes, existing electrics and the areas you actually use at night. You’ll receive a clear plan for path lighting, uplighting, deck lights, security lighting and feature lighting, with options for smart controls. Installation is typically completed in 1–2 days, keeping disruption low and leaving surfaces tidy. Homeowners choose us for dependable workmanship, transparent costs and a 10-year warranty for peace of mind.
In the London Borough of Croydon, we often work around tight driveways, shared access paths and limited on-street parking, so we plan deliveries and installation times carefully. Many gardens have mixed surfaces—paving, gravel and lawn—so we choose fittings and cable routes that stay protected and serviceable. We also consider sightlines to neighbours in terraced streets to reduce light spill. Where relevant, we check any constraints for listed buildings or conservation areas before finalising the layout.
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Most projects in Croydon come in around £800–£3,000 depending on the number of lights, cable runs and control options. As a guide, allow roughly £100–£500 per light installed, with premium fittings and smart controls at the higher end. Costs also vary with access, whether we’re lighting steps, decking or long paths, and if additional electrical work is required.
Outdoor lighting installs typically take 1–2 days for most Croydon homes. A simpler scheme with a few path lights and one feature uplight can often be completed in a day, while larger gardens with multiple zones, decking lights and smart controls may need two. Timescales depend on cable routing, surface types (paving vs lawn), and whether we’re integrating with existing electrics or adding new circuits.
In most cases, garden and driveway lighting is permitted development and doesn’t need planning permission. However, restrictions can apply for listed buildings, certain conservation areas, or if fittings materially alter the appearance of the property. We’ll flag any potential issues during the site visit and advise on best practice, including minimising light spill and positioning security lighting responsibly to avoid nuisance to neighbours.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship, covering installation-related issues such as connections, cable routing and fitting stability. Individual light fittings and smart control components may also carry manufacturer warranties, which we’ll confirm before you choose products. If a problem arises, we’ll diagnose whether it’s a fitting fault, a control setting or an installation issue and put it right promptly.
We offer a wide range of options, including stainless steel or powder-coated aluminium path lights, recessed deck lights, warm-white uplighters for trees and walls, and motion-sensor security lights. Feature lighting can be subtle (low-level washes) or bold (spotlit focal points). Smart controls can add timers, dimming and scenes via an app. We’ll recommend styles that suit your property—Victorian, 1930s or modern—and your preferred brightness.
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