Updated 25 September 2026
Outdoor socket or light cost UK 2026
The going rate for outdoor socket or light in 2026 is £150–£350/point (total, ex VAT). Below: a calculator, what the job involves, materials at three price levels, and the prep that changes the price.
Market band£150–£350/point
Worked example, 1 point£214
Time on site2 h
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Market band source: Trade2Base.
What the job involves
| Stage | Task | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| work | Fit outdoor point with RCD protection | 2.5 h per point |
Materials at three price levels
| Material | Budget | Trade choice | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP66 outdoor socket, cable and RCD protection per point | £25 IP66 single socket — Weatherproof | £45 IP66 double with RCD — Protected outdoors | £80 Lockable IP66 double — Stops misuse |
Trade prices ex VAT, estimates checked 2026-09-25. Log your receipts in Grafto and your own prices replace these.
What changes the price
- Cable run length? under 10 m · 10–25 m · over 25 m big effect
Prep to look for
| Condition | Check | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| No RCD protection | board with no test button | RCD protection or consumer unit upgrade, if required £400–£700. No RCD protection: needed before adding to circuits |
| Solid walls or floors | Solid walls or concrete floors where cables run? |
Questions
How much does outdoor socket or light cost in the UK in 2026?
The researched market band is £150–£350/point (total, ex VAT), from Trade2Base. A worked example of 1 point comes to about £187–£260 across budget, trade and premium materials.
How long does outdoor socket or light take?
The worked example of 1 point takes about 2 hours.
What changes the price of outdoor socket or light?
Mainly cable run length, plus any prep found on site: no rcd protection, solid walls or floors.