Outdoor & Garden Lighting · Poole, Bournemouth & Dorset
Outdoor & garden lighting that transforms your home after dark
Design and installation of garden, driveway, security and architectural lighting — fully weatherproof, energy-efficient and certified to BS 7671, for homes and businesses across Poole, Bournemouth and Dorset.
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Outdoor lighting specialists
Lighting designed and installed by local electricians
At Dorset Electrical Solutions we design outdoor lighting that looks beautiful, works reliably and stays safe in all weathers. Every scheme is planned around your property, cabled properly and tested to BS 7671 — so it still performs years down the line.
- Homes, businesses, gardens, driveways & commercial grounds
- Mains or low-voltage systems, tailored to your space
- Design, installation, repairs & maintenance
Weatherproof by design. IP-rated fittings on RCD-protected circuits, installed to last through British winters.
What we install
Outdoor lighting for every part of your property
Design, supply, installation, repair and maintenance — all from one local team.
Garden & patio lighting
Spike spots, wall lights and recessed fittings that bring borders, trees and seating areas to life.
Driveway & path lighting
Bollards, ground lights and step lighting for safe, welcoming access to your home after dark.
Security & PIR floodlighting
Motion-sensor and dusk-till-dawn floodlights that light up the moment someone approaches.
Decking & soffit lighting
Recessed deck lights and clean soffit down-lighting for a crisp architectural finish.
Feature & tree up-lighting
Highlight planting, trees and the front of your property with carefully aimed up-lighters.
Outdoor sockets & supplies
Weatherproof sockets and power for garden offices, hot tubs, water features and tools.
Mains or low-voltage
The right lighting system for your garden
We’ll recommend the best approach for your property, budget and the look you’re after — and explain the options in plain English.
Mains (230V) lighting
Bright, permanent and ideal for security floodlights, driveways and larger schemes. Fully cabled, RCD-protected and certified — the robust choice for year-round performance.
- Brightness — high output for larger areas
- Power — permanent mains supply
- Control — timers, sensors & dusk-till-dawn
- Best for — security, driveways & big schemes
Low-voltage (12/24V) lighting
Discreet and flexible for borders, decking and feature lighting. Lower running costs and easy to extend, with transformers neatly concealed.
- Brightness — soft, ambient accent light
- Power — safe 12/24V via transformer
- Control — easy to extend & adjust
- Best for — borders, decking & features
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IP65+
Why it’s worth it
Five reasons to light your outdoor space
Safer after dark
Well-lit paths, steps and driveways cut trips, falls and accidents around your home.
Stronger security
Lighting is one of the cheapest, most effective deterrents against intruders and prowlers.
More usable space
Enjoy your garden, patio and decking into the evening, all year round.
Adds kerb appeal
Architectural and feature lighting shows your home off beautifully and can lift its value.
Low running costs
Modern LED fittings sip electricity and rarely need attention once installed.
Ready to light up your outdoors?
Tell us what you’d like to achieve and we’ll design a scheme and give you a fixed price.
How it works
From idea to switch-on in four simple steps
A clear, no-pressure process from first chat to the moment your lights come on.
1
Free site survey
We visit, listen to what you want and assess access, power and the areas to light.
2
Design & fixed quote
We propose a lighting scheme with fittings, positions and a clear, itemised price.
3
Neat installation
Our electricians install and cable everything cleanly, weatherproofed and RCD-protected.
4
Test, certify & demo
We test to BS 7671, hand over your certificate and show you how everything works.
Areas we cover
Outdoor lighting across Poole, Bournemouth & Dorset
We install garden and outdoor lighting for homes and businesses right across the region, including:
Your questions, answered
Outdoor lighting FAQs
Both. We’ll design a scheme around your garden and how you use it, then install and certify it.
Yes — we use IP-rated, weatherproof fittings on RCD-protected circuits, all installed and tested to BS 7671.
Very little. Modern LED outdoor lighting uses minimal power, and we can add timers, sensors and dusk-till-dawn control.
Absolutely. We can extend from an existing supply or run new, neatly concealed cabling with minimal disruption.
Yes — PIR motion-sensor and dusk-till-dawn floodlights are one of our most popular installs.
Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Wimborne, Ferndown and right across Dorset.
Free, no-obligation quote
Let’s light up your outdoor space
Tell us about your garden or project and we’ll get straight back to you with advice and a fixed price.
or call 01202 985027
What outdoor lighting costs in Dorset
There’s no single price — a few security floodlights is a small job, while a full garden lighting scheme with multiple circuits is larger. After a free site survey we give a clear, fixed quote, so you always know the cost up front with no surprises.
Speak to us about outdoor lighting
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- Get accurate quotes and cost-saving estimates
- Get answers to any questions you have about outdoor lighting
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