The top reasons homeowners are looking into outdoor lighting installation in Bristol include adding better illumination to complement garden features and accommodate for spending more time outdoors.
Outdoor lighting will also boost the security at your home as well as providing lighting in dark areas or paths, preventing accidents. The average cost of outdoor lighting installation in Bristol typically starts at around £800 but can be upwards of £6,000 depending on whether you want premium light fixtures and if a longer cable run is required for larger spaces. EMC Electrical Group are highly skilled and experienced electricians who are locals to Bristol. There are a number of outdoor lighting installations images on the portfolio section of our website if you need inspiration for your home.
Why is outdoor lighting installation in Bristol so popular?
Homeowners are spending much more time outdoors and having invested in their gardens by building patios, decking and areas for socialising, outdoor lighting has become an essential feature. Outdoor lighting adds a touch of sophistication and comfort to your home so you can enjoy your outdoor space during all seasons. EMC Electrical Group were thrilled to work on a beautiful outdoor lighting project at Old Sneed Avenue in Bristol. The team couldn't believe how enormous the garden was and were in awe of the features. The owners wanted outdoor lighting installation to complement the new garden layout, paying particular attention to the patio area which was used for entertaining. We suggested focus lighting to highlight the gorgeous pond as well as recommending lighting at the detached side of the property for enhanced security.
How is outdoor lighting installation in Bristol made safe?
The first step is to ensure you work with an approved electrician who is NICEIC qualified. This way you can be confident that electrical installation such as wiring meets BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations. An approved electrician will ensure only weather approved and correct IP rates light fixtures and fittings are used. Typically, outdoor lighting should be between IP44 and IP65 or higher to protect electrical components from heavy jets of water and debris. The cabling used for outdoor lighting installation must be SWA or Steel Wire Armoured which is generally buried underground. The cabling is classed as heavy duty which makes it the perfect choice for outdoor lighting. The SWA at the project on Old Sneed Avenue did cause the team a few challenges. Due to the vast length of the garden, much longer lengths of SWA cabling was required so this part of the project took up a little more time than expected.
Why work with EMC Electrical Group?
Achieving 100% customer satisfaction is really important to us and our growing business. We do our very best to accommodate our customers and specific requirements, even if additional work is added once we’ve started on a project. The homeowners at Old Sneed Avenue requested outdoor sockets whilst we were carrying out the lighting job. Additional sockets were requested to safely use all the gardening tools the owners had accumulated over the years and we were happy to add this to the job.
EMC Electrical Group are highly reputable electricians offering a range of services to homeowners and businesses across Bristol.
If you would like to know more about outdoor lighting installation in Bristol, get in touch with the team on 0117 422 7222.
