Outdoor lighting
Use this page for garden, path, entertaining-area and security or sensor lighting. Outdoor jobs can involve different cable routes, surfaces and weather-rated fittings.
Free to get a quote
Getting a quote costs nothing, and you're under no obligation to accept it.
Licensed and insured
Every partner is a licensed electrician with public liability insurance. We won't send anyone who isn't licensed for the work.
Electricians who work locally
We pass your job to a vetted partner who covers your suburb and does this kind of work.
Why get your outdoor lighting quote through Sparky Local?
Planned around your yard
Outdoor cable has to get past paving, garden beds and walls. Photos and a short description help the electrician plan the route before quoting.
Lighting and power together
Want an outlet for the alfresco or a pond pump as well? Put it in the same enquiry and it can be quoted as one job.
Local to the coast
Homes near the water in Rockingham and Mandurah get salt air. Our partners work locally, and telling them how close you are helps them pick fittings that suit.
What you can ask about
- Garden and pathway lighting
- Alfresco and entertaining-area lighting
- Security and sensor lighting
- Driveway and gate lighting
- Replacement or upgrade of exterior fittings
Have these ready
None of it is required, but it helps the electrician understand the job sooner.
- Photos of each area you want lit
- Rough distances from the house to each spot
- Any fittings you've chosen
- Whether you want sensors, timers or a switch inside
- How close the home is to the coast or a canal
What to decide for outdoor lighting
Security or atmosphere
Sensor floodlights near doors and driveways do a different job from soft lighting along paths and gardens. Many homes need a bit of both.
How it turns on
Motion sensors, dusk-to-dawn sensors, timers or a switch inside. Pick what suits each area so lights aren't on all night when they don't need to be.
Low-voltage garden lights
Low-voltage garden lighting runs from a transformer, which needs a weatherproof outdoor outlet nearby. Mention it if that's the plan.
Weather-rated fittings
Outdoor fittings carry an IP rating that shows how well they're sealed against dust and water. The right rating depends on where each light is mounted.
What affects the quote?
Getting a quote is free. Every home is different, so we don't publish a set price; the electrician quotes after assessing the job, the site and the equipment involved. These things move the price most:
- Cable routes and access to the installation points
- Exposure, mounting surfaces and fitting ratings
- Sensor, timer or switching requirements
- Whether outdoor power is part of the job
Common questions
Does it cost anything to get a quote?
No. Getting a quote through Sparky Local is free, and you're under no obligation to accept it. You only pay the electrician if you decide to go ahead.
Can outdoor lighting be added to an existing circuit?
The electrician needs to assess the existing circuit, cable route and the intended fittings before confirming the approach.
What does an IP rating mean?
It shows how well a fitting is sealed against dust and water. Outdoor lights need a rating that suits where they're mounted, and the electrician can advise.
What should I include in the enquiry?
Include photos or a short description of the areas, the number of fittings and whether you already have a product in mind.
Are the electricians licensed and insured?
Yes. We only work with licensed electricians, and every partner carries public liability insurance. You won't be sent someone who isn't licensed for the job.
How it works
- Tell us about the jobYour suburb, the service and anything useful, like photos or the model you've picked. It takes a couple of minutes.
- We pass it to a partnerOur team checks the details and passes them to a licensed partner electrician who covers your area and this type of work.
- You get a free quoteThe electrician talks the job through with you and quotes for their work. You decide whether to go ahead.
We take enquiries in Rockingham, Mandurah, Kwinana, Lakelands, Baldivis and the suburbs around them. See all areas.