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Overview
Adding lighting and electric sockets to your garden makes it safer and easier to use. Why not extend the amount of time you can comfortably spend outside by installing power and lighting to your patio, pathways or summer house? We’re available to fit what you need — from an outdoor socket to security lighting — across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Corstorphine, Cramond and Fife.
Outdoor lighting serves a range of functions. It provides added safety by illuminating darker areas, improves security and deters intruders by increasing visibility from the street, and can simply enhance the aesthetics of any outdoor space. Illuminate plants or trees, light a pathway, or add lighting so you can comfortably use your garden after dark — the team at CapitalVolt can install motion sensors, security lights, driveway lights, step lights, flood lights and festoon lights.
Power sockets in the garden make life easier too. Plug in garden tools like the lawn mower or jet washer without trailing cables through the house, take your laptop outside, or install a permanent supply for a hot tub, outdoor cinema or sound system. As more of us work from home, we also install power to sheds, summer houses, garages, outbuildings and cabins — turning them into fully functional home offices or workshops.
What’s included
Whether it’s a single outdoor socket or a full garden lighting scheme, every job is installed safely to outdoor-rated standards.
Weatherproof outdoor socketsIP-rated sockets installed on exterior walls, patios or outbuildings for safe outdoor use.
Security lighting & motion sensorsPIR-activated flood lights and security lights positioned to deter intruders and illuminate key areas.
Pathway, step & driveway lightingLow-level lighting along paths, steps and driveways for safe navigation after dark.
Garden & feature lightingUplighting for trees, plants and architectural features — create the look you want for your outdoor space.
Festoon lightingOutdoor festoon lights installed on permanent fixings for entertaining and garden dining areas.
Power to sheds, cabins & home officesA dedicated supply run from the house to your outbuilding — sockets, lighting and heating all connected.
Hot tub & outdoor entertainment powerDedicated circuits for hot tubs, whirlpools, outdoor cinemas and sound systems — correctly rated and RCD-protected.
Full testing & certificationAll outdoor circuits tested to BS 7671 and certified. NICEIC certification provided for all new circuits.
Garden electrical prices depend on the type of installation, cable run distances and whether new circuits are needed from the consumer unit. We provide a fixed written quote before any work begins — no surprises on the day.
Our process
From a single outdoor socket to a full garden scheme — here’s what to expect.
Get in touch and let us know what you’re looking for — outdoor sockets, security lighting, power to a shed or a full garden lighting scheme. We’ll discuss the options, assess the cable routes and provide a fixed-price quote.
We run armoured or protected cable from the house to the garden, install IP-rated fittings and connect everything to a dedicated RCD-protected circuit. Cable routes are buried or concealed to keep your garden looking neat.
Every outdoor circuit is fully tested to BS 7671 before handover. We walk you through the controls and timer settings, and issue your Electrical Installation Certificate on the day.
Common questions
Everything you need to know before booking an outdoor electrical installation in Edinburgh.
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“Craig and his team were excellent. We needed a partial rewire, and they worked incredibly efficient and tidy while being transparent about the work being done. When they left, it was like they were never there. I can’t recommend them enough and will use them for any future electrical work.”
“I recently had heaters installed at my flat by CapitalVolt Ltd , and I couldn’t be more pleased with the service. From the initial consultation to the final installation, the team was professional, prompt, and efficient. They made sure everything was set up to my satisfaction and took the time to explain how the heaters worked. Very happy with their service.”
“Excellent service. Craig and his team are fantastic at what they do – communication is top drawer, their work has been gold standard and they’ve kept well within estimated time-frames. I wouldn’t use anyone else.”
