A white rendered sunken seating area with a lit fire pit, recessed step lights and wall lights washing slatted timber fencing at night.

Garden lighting in Beckenham

Still beautiful after dark.

Steps you can see, paths you can follow and a garden that still looks good from the house after dark.

Why garden lighting

The garden doesn’t end at dusk.

Good lighting is planned with the layout, not added afterwards. Cables are laid before the paving goes down, and lights are set into walls, steps and planters where they are needed.

Safer underfoot

Low lights on steps, level changes and paths, so you can move round the garden without a torch.

Built in, not stuck on

Fittings recessed into rendered walls, step risers and planters, with cable runs hidden under paving and in borders.

Shape after dark

Wall washes and uplights pick out fences, planting and trees, so the garden reads clearly from the house at night.

Materials

Choose your lights.

Most gardens use a mix. Each type does a different job, from lighting the way to showing off a feature.

Recessed lights

Small fittings set flush into steps, walls, planters or paving. Mark edges and level changes without glare.

Upkeep: Very low
Best for: Steps, seating walls and paths

Wall wash

Wall-mounted lights that throw a soft wash up and down a fence or wall, lighting a whole boundary.

Upkeep: Low
Best for: Fences, walls and terraces

Spike lights

Adjustable spotlights on a ground spike, aimed up into trees, shrubs or sculpture. Easy to move as the planting grows.

Upkeep: Low; re-aim as plants grow
Best for: Trees and borders

Bollard and post lights

Low posts that throw light down onto a path or drive. Clear guidance from the gate to the door.

Upkeep: Low
Best for: Long paths and driveways

Garden lighting projects

Garden lighting we’ve built.

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A wide porcelain terrace, a long lawn with lit paths and a sunken seating area around a fire pit, with lights along the fencing.

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Lit garden with sunken seating

A wide porcelain terrace, a long lawn with lit paths and a sunken seating area around a fire pit, with lights along the fencing.

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Lit seating terrace

A light paved, raised seating area enclosed by white rendered planters, with recessed lighting, fencing and artificial grass.

What’s included

Everything, start to finish. One fixed price.

The same way of working on every job, from the first conversation to the handover.

A design visit at homeWe look at the space with you, talk about how you’ll use it and sketch out the options.
Samples in your own lightSee the materials against your house before you choose.
A plan drawn to scaleLayout, levels and materials shown in place, with any lighting and planting your project needs.
One fixed quoteClear and itemised, with no surprises halfway through.
One number to callA single point of contact from the first visit to the handover.
Handover and care guideA walk-through when we’re done, and simple tips to keep it looking new.
Our written guaranteeUp to 10 years on our workmanship, in writing.

Questions

Garden lighting questions

Anything else? Ask us at your design visit, or call 07599 004177.

Low-voltage or mains lighting?

Low-voltage (usually 12V) lighting runs through a transformer, so the cable in the garden carries far less risk and is simpler to route and move. Mains (230V) fittings give more power for larger gardens but need protected cable and more careful installation.

Does garden lighting need Part P sign-off?

All electrical work in a home and garden in England must meet the Building Regulations. It is notifiable to building control if it needs a new circuit or a new consumer unit; adding a light to an existing circuit outdoors usually is not. An electrician registered with a competent person scheme can self-certify notifiable work.

When should lighting go in?

Ideally during the build, before paving, walls and planters are finished. Ducting laid early means cables are hidden and lights can be added later without lifting anything.

Can I control the lights?

Yes. Lights can be split into zones on separate switches, and timers, dusk sensors or smart controls let them come on when you need them.

Is solar lighting good enough?

Solar lights are fine for marking a path, but they depend on daylight and fade in winter. Wired lighting gives steady, reliable light all year.

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