Looking for a qualified outdoor or garden electrician in London? F & A Electrical install weatherproof outdoor sockets, IP65 garden lighting, hot tub and spa supplies, and driveway EV points right across north, east, central and inner-south London. Every outdoor circuit we fit is fully Part P compliant, RCD-protected and certified by a NICEIC-approved contractor — backed by 9.69/10 from 237 Checkatrade reviews since 2018.
Summer is peak season for garden power. Whether you want a socket for the lawnmower and pressure washer, festoon lighting over the patio, a properly wired hot tub, or a charge point on the drive, getting it done safely matters — outdoor electrics live in the harshest environment a domestic installation ever sees. Below you’ll find what we install, honest London pricing, and the regulations that keep your family and your guarantee intact.
Outdoor & garden electrical services we install
We cover the full range of exterior electrical work for homes and gardens across London:
- Outdoor sockets — weatherproof IP66 double sockets for mowers, pressure washers, garden tools, Christmas lighting and patio heaters.
- Garden & landscape lighting — IP65 spike lights, wall lights, festoon and string lighting, decking and step lights, all on a dedicated, RCD-protected circuit.
- Hot tub & spa supplies — a dedicated armoured-cable circuit with its own RCD, correctly sized for the load — the single most common outdoor job we’re called to fix after a botched install.
- Shed, garage & outbuilding power — sub-mains in SWA cable, consumer units, sockets and lighting for home offices, workshops and gyms.
- Outdoor & security lighting — PIR floodlights, dusk-to-dawn lights, and smart-controlled exterior lighting.
- Driveway EV charging — weatherproof 7kW chargers on a dedicated circuit (see our EV charger installation cost guide).
- Pond, water-feature & irrigation power — low-voltage and mains supplies for pumps and filtration.
Outdoor electrician prices in London (2026)
The guide prices below are labour only and include VAT; materials such as cable, sockets, lights and consumer units are quoted separately so you only pay for what your job actually needs. Every job carries a minimum charge of £108 (£90 + VAT). We give a fixed price before any work starts — no surprises.
| Job | Typical labour (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Single weatherproof outdoor socket (off an existing circuit) | from £108 |
| Double IP66 outdoor socket on a new RCD-protected spur | from £140 |
| Garden lighting circuit (IP65, up to 6 fittings) | from £220 |
| Festoon / patio lighting run with switch | from £180 |
| Hot tub / spa supply (dedicated RCD circuit, SWA cable) | from £480 |
| Shed / outbuilding supply (SWA sub-main + consumer unit) | from £520 |
| PIR floodlight / security light fitted | from £108 |
| Driveway EV charger (7kW) | from £850 |
Final prices depend on cable runs, access, your existing consumer unit and the spec of materials chosen. We’ll confirm a fixed quote on a quick visit or from photos.
Outdoor sockets: weatherproof, RCD-protected, Part P certified
An outdoor socket is the most-requested garden job we do — and the most commonly fitted wrongly by non-electricians. Any socket outdoors must be a minimum IP66-rated weatherproof unit with a spring-loaded cover, and it must be on an RCD-protected circuit (30mA) so the supply cuts instantly if a cable is damaged or water gets in. We run the spur in the correct cable, seal every entry point, and issue a certificate. If you need several sockets around the garden, a dedicated outdoor ring or radial is usually tidier and cheaper than multiple spurs — see our guide to outdoor sockets in London for the detail.
Garden & landscape lighting (IP65 and above)
Done well, garden lighting transforms how you use the space after dark and adds real value. Done badly, it trips the board every time it rains. We install all exterior lighting on a dedicated RCD-protected circuit using IP65 (or higher) fittings, with weatherproof junctions and proper cable glands. Popular options include recessed decking and step lights, spike-mounted spotlights to uplight trees and walls, festoon lighting over patios and pergolas, and smart-controlled or dusk-to-dawn switching. If you want app and voice control, we can integrate exterior lighting with your wider smart home system.
Hot tub & spa electrical supply
A hot tub is a heavy, continuous electrical load sitting outdoors in a wet environment — it must have its own dedicated circuit, correctly sized (most plug-and-play tubs need 13A or 16A; larger tubs need a 32A supply), run in steel-wire-armoured (SWA) cable, protected by a 30mA RCD, and ideally fitted with a weatherproof isolator switch within sight of the tub. Never run a hot tub off an extension lead or a standard outdoor socket — it’s the most dangerous outdoor mistake we’re called to correct. We’ll assess whether your consumer unit can take the extra circuit (and upgrade it if not — see fuse board replacement costs), then install and certify the whole supply.
Shed, garage & garden-office power
Garden rooms, home offices, workshops and gyms all need a proper supply — not a flex trailed across the lawn. We run an SWA sub-main from your house consumer unit to a small dedicated board in the outbuilding, then add sockets, lighting and (if needed) heating circuits. Everything is RCD-protected, tested and certified, so your garden office is safe to work in year-round.
Driveway EV charging
If you’re powering the garden, it’s often the perfect time to add a driveway charge point too. We install weatherproof 7kW chargers on a dedicated circuit, with load management where the supply is tight. Full pricing and the latest 2026 OZEV grant position are in our EV charger installation cost guide for London.
Why choose F & A Electrical for outdoor work
Outdoor electrics are where shortcuts show up fastest — in tripping boards, corroded connections and, worst case, dangerous faults. We don’t cut them. We are a NICEIC-approved contractor, every outdoor circuit is Part P notified and certified, and our work is rated 9.69/10 across 237 Checkatrade reviews since December 2018. You get a fixed price up front, a tidy installation, and the paperwork that protects your home insurance and warranty.
- NICEIC-approved & Part P registered
- 9.69/10 from 237 Checkatrade reviews
- Fixed quotes — £108 minimum charge, no hidden extras
- Fully insured, certificated work
- Local London electricians, fast response
Areas we cover
We install outdoor and garden electrics across north, east, central and inner-south London — including Tottenham, Hackney, Islington, Camden, Haringey, Enfield, Waltham Forest, Newham, Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Lambeth, Wandsworth and Barnet. See the full list on our London service areas page, or call to check your postcode.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an electrician to fit an outdoor socket?
Yes. Adding a socket or any circuit outdoors is notifiable work under Part P of the Building Regulations and must be carried out and certified by a registered electrician. A NICEIC-approved electrician issues the certificate that keeps your installation legal and your insurance valid.
How much does garden lighting cost to install in London?
A dedicated IP65 garden lighting circuit with up to six fittings typically starts from £220 labour (inc VAT), with materials quoted separately. The exact cost depends on the number of fittings, cable runs and whether smart controls are added. Our minimum charge is £108.
Can you wire a hot tub supply?
Yes — this is one of our most common outdoor jobs. We install a dedicated, correctly sized, RCD-protected circuit in armoured cable with a weatherproof isolator, and certify the installation. Supplies typically start from £480 labour depending on cable run and whether your consumer unit needs upgrading.
Will outdoor electrics trip my fuse board?
Not when they’re installed correctly. Nuisance tripping almost always comes from non-weatherproof fittings, poor connections or missing RCD protection. We use IP65+ fittings and dedicated RCD-protected circuits so your garden power stays reliable in all weather.
Is your outdoor work guaranteed?
Yes. All work is carried out by a NICEIC-approved contractor, certified, fully insured, and rated 9.69/10 across 237 Checkatrade reviews.
Ready to power your garden? Get a fixed quote from a NICEIC-approved London electrician — visit our service areas page or get in touch for a fast, no-obligation price.
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