Outdoor electrics
Outdoor Electrician in Newton Aycliffe
Soffit lighting, garden lights, outdoor sockets and power to the shed or garden room, all built to cope with the weather.
Outdoor electrics have a hard life. Rain, frost and the odd strimmer all take their toll, which is why outdoor work needs properly rated fittings, sealed connections, RCD protection and cable that’s either buried at the right depth or protected along walls.
We fit soffit downlights that light the front of the house and the path to the door, porch lanterns, up-and-down wall lights, garden and step lighting, weatherproof sockets, commando connections for outdoor equipment, and armoured supplies to garden rooms, garages and workshops.
Outdoor work we do
- Soffit downlights and porch lighting
- Wall lights, garden lights and step lights
- Weatherproof double sockets for the garden or drive
- Commando sockets and inlets for outdoor equipment
- Armoured supplies to garden rooms, garages and sheds
- Floodlight cameras and security lighting
How we approach outdoor jobs
- Plan the route
Where the cable goes, how it’s protected and where it leaves the house are agreed first.
- Fit rated equipment
Fittings with the right IP rating for where they’ll be, and connections kept out of the weather.
- Protect and test
Every outdoor circuit has RCD protection and is tested before it goes into use.
Outdoor lighting in Newton Aycliffe
Soffit lighting has become one of the most popular outdoor jobs across Newton Aycliffe, especially on semis and detached houses on the newer estates. It lights the drive and path, makes the house easier to find at night and is simple to put on a dusk sensor or timer.
Outdoor electrics questions
Can soffit lights be put on a timer or sensor?
Yes. Soffit lights can be switched from inside, put on a photocell so they come on at dusk, or controlled by a timer or smart switch.
Do outdoor sockets need to be on their own circuit?
Not necessarily, but they must have RCD protection. We’ll check whether your existing circuit is suitable before connecting to it.
Can you run power to my garden room?
Yes. Garden rooms usually need an armoured cable from the house, sized for the distance and load, often to a small consumer unit of their own.
Outdoor electrics in Newton Aycliffe?
Tell us what you’d like outside and we’ll plan a neat, weatherproof installation.