Get quotes to install outside PIR security lights

Outside security lights are a great option to help you make your property more secure. They can be PIR (Passive Infrared) sensor, motion-activated or set on a timer to keep your property protected in the way you want them to. But how much does it cost to install security lights?

What is a security light?

A security light is a light that's normally installed to deter and detect any unwanted visitors to your property. They generally have added features compared to normal outdoor lights. For example, motion sensor lights turn on when they detect any movement near your property to alert you to intrusions, while other security lights can be programmed to come on at set times. There are also light-sensitive security lights that can come on when it gets dark, which is handy if you don't want to update your settings when the nights draw in and out!

How much does it cost to install a security light in the UK?

How much it costs to install a security light in the UK depends on the type of light you want, where you are having the lights installed and your location in the country. HaMuch has a large database of hourly rates and job costs for installing security lights up and down the country, but these are the average prices: 

Type of security light

Average cost

Floodlights

£130

Motion sensors

£120

Landscape lights

£590

Spotlights

£290

What factors affect the cost of installing outdoor security lighting?

There are a few factors that affect the cost of installing outdoor security lighting:

  1. Type of lights - Floodlights tend to be more expensive than motion sensor lights, and the quality of the fixture will increase the cost.
  2. Number of lights - The more lights you have, the longer they will take to install, so this will increase the cost. 
  3. Where you want your security lights installed - If you want security lights installed away from your main property, perhaps on an outhouse or shed, you’ll need cabling - so the further away it is, the more expensive it will be.
  4. Making good - While some companies will include this in their quote, you may need to allow extra for repairing any chases or holes in walls and ceilings.
  5. Your location - Installation costs in London and the South East are usually more than in other parts of the country, so allow extra budget if you live in this area.

Top types of security light

Floodlights

Floodlights are a popular choice for homeowners looking for security lighting. Supply costs for floodlights range between £4-£80 per light, and will depend on the size and style of the floodlight.

This type of security light is very safe as they are weatherproof, so they are less at risk of causing a fire. They are also very long-lasting when fitted with LED bulbs. However, if your property's grounds are large, floodlights might not be right for you. This is because most floodlights don't exceed 200 watts so the light won't reach very far.

PIR sensors and motion sensors

PIR sensors and motion sensor security lights are another popular choice in the UK. They only turn on when they detect movement around your home, so they only use electricity when it's needed. They'll cost around £10-£50 each plus installation costs.

However, the nature of these lights makes them hard to control, so they might come on when a neighbour walks by or when it's windy. They also don't stay on for very long, so aren't suitable for use as garden lighting.

Do you need an electrician to fit a security light?

We'd advise that you engage an electrician to fit a security light. That way you will know that they are installed correctly and are fit for purpose. You may get a quote from a ‘security specialist’, and they will almost certainly be a qualified electrician too.

What happens when I have security lights installed?

It can be useful to know what's involved in a security light install so you can prepare for the work to be done. Every security light installation will be different, but here's a general run down of what your electrician will do:

  1. First, your electrician will switch your electricity supply off at your consumer unit to ensure that the work can be completed safely.
  2. Then, they will drill holes where you want your lights to be installed, before lining them with plastic and feeding cables through the holes.
  3. Next, the electrician will connect the cable cores to the right terminals, and secure the cables with electrical tape.
  4. Now that the cables are in place, the contractor will fit the light and add sealant to secure it.
  5. After that, they will install a light switch in your home.
  6. To finish, the electrician will test the security light to make sure that it's working properly and it's safe.

Can I install security lights myself?

If you're on a tight budget but still want to secure your home, you might want to install security lights yourself. While this can be fine if you have some knowledge of electrics, it can be incredibly dangerous if you don't know what you're doing.

Remember that you could give yourself or your family an electric shock (which could be fatal) if you don't install the light correctly, and it could be a fire hazard. If you're not very confident, it's much better to leave it to the professionals.

If you're good at DIY, you could potentially save some money by preparing the area for the electrician. You could remove any previous lights or obstructions and drill the holes ready for installation, so the electrician doesn't have to spend as much time at your property.

Overall, we'd recommend getting a professional to install your outdoor security lights. Use HaMuch to get a range of quotes from registered electricians in your local area to ensure you get the best price.


Estimates for common electrician jobs;

Job Estimate
Cost to troubleshoot and diagnose an electrical fault £95
Cost to install a smoke alarm £76
Cost to upgrade to smart lighting £49
Cost to rewire a single room or circuit £1000
Cost to rewire a house or flat £6250
Cost to replace a consumer unit £400
Cost to install outside security lights £123
Cost to do a PAT test £60
Cost to replace electric oven £154
Cost to install an outside power socket £95
Cost to install outside garden lighting £135
Cost to install a storage heater £201
Cost to install LED lights £115
Cost of public liability insurance for electricians £5.00 per month
Cost to install solar panels £7500
Cost to installing an electric shower £450
Cost to install a TV aerial £223
Cost to fit a smart doorbell £61
Cost to install downlights in a room £440
Cost to install CCTV cameras £740
Cost to install a bathroom extractor fan £220
Cost to install or fix a light switches £50
Cost to repair or install an electric hob (or an induction hob) £85
Cost to install or fix a light fitting fixture £90
Cost to fit an electric towel rail £75
Cost to fit an new plug socket £180
Cost of electricity £128.00 per month
Cost to install an electric vehicle charger £400
Cost to lay electric underfloor heating £300
Cost to install an electric radiator £204
Cost of an EICR test £150
Cost to earth bond a gas meter £470
Cost to install of a cooker hood £260
Cost to fit a carbon monoxide detector £74
Repair of a cooker hood £150

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Outside security lights cost in the UK
Outside security lights cost in the UK (excluding VAT or callout charges)
Location in UKOutside security lights cost
Outside security lights near Aberdeen£65
Outside security lights near Amber Valley£61
Outside security lights near Angus£59
Outside security lights near Arun£65
Outside security lights near Ashfield£65
Outside security lights near Aylesbury Vale£81
Outside security lights near Barnsley£65
Outside security lights near Basildon£85
Outside security lights near Basingstoke & Deane£85
Outside security lights near Bassetlaw£63
Outside security lights near Bath & North East Somerset£73
Outside security lights near Bedford£83
Outside security lights near Belfast£47
Outside security lights near Birmingham£67
Outside security lights near Blackburn£67
Outside security lights near Blackpool£67
Outside security lights near Bolton£67
Outside security lights near Bournemouth£67
Outside security lights near Bracknell Forest£91
Outside security lights near Bradford£69
Outside security lights near Braintree£79
Outside security lights near Breckland£75
Outside security lights near Bridgend£65
Outside security lights near Brighton£79
Outside security lights near Bristol£71
Outside security lights near Broadland£73
Outside security lights near Broxtowe£65
Outside security lights near Bury£67
Outside security lights near Caerphilly£61
Outside security lights near Calderdale£65
Outside security lights near Cambridge£79
Outside security lights near Canterbury£65
Outside security lights near Cardiff£63
Outside security lights near Carmarthenshire£61
Outside security lights near Charnwood£65
Outside security lights near Chelmsford£83
Outside security lights near Cheltenham£67
Outside security lights near Cherwell£75
Outside security lights near Chester£65
Outside security lights near Colchester£73
Outside security lights near Conway£113
Outside security lights near Coventry£69
Outside security lights near Crewe & Nantwich£63
Outside security lights near Dacorum£91
Outside security lights near Derby£61
Outside security lights near Doncaster£63
Outside security lights near Dover£63
Outside security lights near Dudley£67
Outside security lights near Dumfries & Galloway£63
Outside security lights near Dundee£65
Outside security lights near East Ayrshire£59
Outside security lights near East Devon£65
Outside security lights near East Dunbartonshire£71
Outside security lights near East Hampshire£73
Outside security lights near East Hertfordshire£85
Outside security lights near East Lindsey£45
Outside security lights near East Riding£65
Outside security lights near Eastleigh£77
Outside security lights near Edinburgh£73
Outside security lights near Elmbridge£99
Outside security lights near Epping Forest£97
Outside security lights near Erewash£65
Outside security lights near Exeter£61
Outside security lights near Falkirk£73
Outside security lights near Fife£63
Outside security lights near Flintshire£61
Outside security lights near Gateshead£67
Outside security lights near Gedling£67
Outside security lights near Glasgow£69
Outside security lights near Gloucester£63
Outside security lights near Guildford£89
Outside security lights near Gwynedd£79
Outside security lights near Halton£67
Outside security lights near Harrogate£65
Outside security lights near Havant & Waterloo£73
Outside security lights near Horsham£85
Outside security lights near Huntingdonshire£77
Outside security lights near Ipswich£67
Outside security lights near Isle of Wight£77
Outside security lights near Kings Lynn & West Norfolk£67
Outside security lights near Kingston-upon-Hull£63
Outside security lights near Kirklees£65
Outside security lights near Knowsley£67
Outside security lights near Lancaster£65
Outside security lights near Leeds£69
Outside security lights near Leicester£75
Outside security lights near Lisburn£47
Outside security lights near Liverpool£67
Outside security lights near London£99
Outside security lights near Luton£89
Outside security lights near Macclesfield£67
Outside security lights near Maidstone£87
Outside security lights near Manchester£67
Outside security lights near Mid Bedfordshire£83
Outside security lights near Mid Sussex£83
Outside security lights near Middlesbrough£65
Outside security lights near Milton Keynes£77
Outside security lights near Neath Port Talbot£65
Outside security lights near New Forest£73
Outside security lights near Newbury£83
Outside security lights near Newcastle-under-Lyme£59
Outside security lights near Newcastle-upon-Tyne£67
Outside security lights near Newport£63
Outside security lights near North Ayrshire£65
Outside security lights near North East Lincolnshire£57
Outside security lights near North Hertfordshire£83
Outside security lights near North Lanarkshire£71
Outside security lights near North Lincolnshire£65
Outside security lights near North Somerset£69
Outside security lights near North Tyneside£67
Outside security lights near North Wiltshire£81
Outside security lights near Northampton£77
Outside security lights near Norwich£75
Outside security lights near Nottingham£65
Outside security lights near Nuneaton & Bedworth£73
Outside security lights near Oldham£67
Outside security lights near Oxford£81
Outside security lights near Pembrokeshire£53
Outside security lights near Perth & Kinross£71
Outside security lights near Peterborough£67
Outside security lights near Plymouth£65
Outside security lights near Poole£69
Outside security lights near Portsmouth£77
Outside security lights near Powys£65
Outside security lights near Preston£67
Outside security lights near Reading£85
Outside security lights near Redcar & Cleveland£67
Outside security lights near Reigate & Banstead£97
Outside security lights near Renfrewshire£69
Outside security lights near Rhondda, Cynon, Taff£65
Outside security lights near Rochdale£67
Outside security lights near Rotherham£59
Outside security lights near Salford£67
Outside security lights near Salisbury£65
Outside security lights near Sandwell£69
Outside security lights near Scarborough£59
Outside security lights near Sefton£67
Outside security lights near Sevenoaks£89
Outside security lights near Sheffield£59
Outside security lights near Slough£93
Outside security lights near Solihull£69
Outside security lights near South Ayrshire£65
Outside security lights near South Bedfordshire£83
Outside security lights near South Cambridgeshire£81
Outside security lights near South Gloucestershire£73
Outside security lights near South Kesteven£75
Outside security lights near South Lanarkshire£69
Outside security lights near South Oxfordshire£83
Outside security lights near South Somerset£71
Outside security lights near South Tyneside£67
Outside security lights near Southampton£77
Outside security lights near Southend-on-Sea£81
Outside security lights near St Albans£93
Outside security lights near St Helens£65
Outside security lights near Stafford£61
Outside security lights near Stockport£67
Outside security lights near Stockton-on-Tees£65
Outside security lights near Stoke-on-Trent£59
Outside security lights near Stratford-on-Avon£69
Outside security lights near Stroud£63
Outside security lights near Suffolk Coastal£67
Outside security lights near Sunderland£67
Outside security lights near Swale£77
Outside security lights near Swansea£63
Outside security lights near Tameside£67
Outside security lights near Teignbridge£59
Outside security lights near Tendring£69
Outside security lights near Test Valley£69
Outside security lights near Thamesdown£79
Outside security lights near Thanet£63
Outside security lights near The Wrekin£59
Outside security lights near Thurrock£89
Outside security lights near Torbay£59
Outside security lights near Trafford£67
Outside security lights near Vale of Glamorgan£67
Outside security lights near Vale of White Horse£77
Outside security lights near Vale Royal£63
Outside security lights near Wakefield£67
Outside security lights near Walsall£67
Outside security lights near Warrington£67
Outside security lights near Warwick£69
Outside security lights near Waveney£67
Outside security lights near Waverley£87
Outside security lights near Wealden£95
Outside security lights near West Lancashire£67
Outside security lights near West Lothian£69
Outside security lights near West Wiltshire£81
Outside security lights near Wigan£65
Outside security lights near Windsor & Maidenhead£93
Outside security lights near Wirral£69
Outside security lights near Wokingham£89
Outside security lights near Wolverhampton£69
Outside security lights near Wrexham Maelor£59
Outside security lights near Wychavon£67
Outside security lights near Wycombe£87
Outside security lights near York£63