Outdoor Lighting in Sydenham designed to make your garden safer, warmer and more usable after dark. From subtle path lights to dramatic uplighting and smart controls, we install lighting that suits period homes and modern conversions across SE26.
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Evenings in Sydenham deserve more than a single back-door bulb. We design and install lighting that guides you safely along paths, highlights planting, and adds security without glare. Whether you’re near Sydenham Wells Park or heading towards Bell Green, we tailor beam angles and brightness to your garden layout. The result is a welcoming outdoor space that looks considered from every window.
Sydenham’s Victorian villas, Edwardian houses and period conversions often have long side returns, stepped patios and mature trees that benefit from layered lighting. We plan around original brickwork, tiled steps and heritage-style details so fittings look intentional, not bolted on. For homes close to Sydenham Hill Wood or Dulwich Wood, we can also reduce spill light and keep the feel natural. Our approach suits both compact courtyards and larger family gardens.
We start with a site visit, then propose a simple lighting plan covering path lighting, uplighting, deck lights, security lighting and feature lighting. Cabling is routed neatly with minimal disruption, and we test aiming and brightness at dusk where possible. Every installation is completed to a high standard with clear handover instructions, including smart controls if you want app or timer scheduling. Local homeowners choose us for dependable workmanship, tidy sites and lighting that performs year-round.
Working across the London Borough of Lewisham, we’re used to Sydenham’s sloping plots and mature gardens, which can affect cable routes and beam direction. Access and parking can be tight on residential streets, so we plan deliveries and waste removal to keep things smooth. We also take care around period frontages and shared paths common in SE26 conversions. Where gardens back onto greener edges, we specify fittings and angles to limit light spill.
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Most projects in Sydenham fall around £800–£3,000 depending on the number of fittings, cable runs and control options. As a guide, expect roughly £100–£500 per light installed, with premium fittings, longer runs and smart controls at the higher end. A small path-and-patio setup may sit at the lower end, while multi-zone feature and security lighting will cost more.
Outdoor lighting installation typically takes 1–2 days for most SE26 gardens. A straightforward set of path lights and a couple of uplights can often be completed in a day, while larger gardens with multiple zones, longer cable routes, or smart controls may need two days. Timescales can also change if we’re working around established planting, complex paving, or tricky access to the rear garden.
In most cases, garden lighting is permitted development and doesn’t require planning permission, especially when fittings are low-level and installed within your boundary. However, rules can differ for listed buildings, conservation areas, or if you’re adding lighting to certain elevations. We’ll flag any potential issues during the survey and can advise on sensible placement, brightness and shielding to reduce nuisance and stay compliant.
We provide a 10-year warranty on our workmanship, covering installation-related issues such as cable routing, connections and fitting placement. Manufacturer warranties on the light fittings themselves vary by brand and specification, and we’ll confirm those details before you choose. If anything needs adjustment after installation—such as beam aiming or sensor sensitivity—we’ll return to fine-tune it so the system performs as intended.
We can supply and install a wide range of styles, including stainless steel or powder-coated bollards, recessed deck lights, spike spots for planting, wall-mounted downlights, and discreet step lights. For control, options include PIR sensors, timers, photocells and smart app-based systems with scenes. We’ll help you choose colour temperature, beam angles and finishes that suit your home’s architecture and the atmosphere you want after dark.
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