Updated 25 September 2026
Outside light cost UK 2026
The going rate for outside light in 2026 is wall light: £88–£580/light (total, ex VAT). Below: a calculator, what the job involves, materials at three price levels, and the prep that changes the price.
Market band£88–£580/light
Worked example, 1 light£108
Time on site2 h
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Market band source: MyJobQuote.
What the job involves
| Stage | Task | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| work | Fit, seal and test outside light | 1.5 h per light |
Materials at three price levels
| Material | Budget | Trade choice | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIR security light each | £7 4lite Outdoor LED Floodlight With PIR Sensor Black 10W 1050lm — Motion-sensor floodlight | £14 LAP Weyburn Outdoor LED Floodlight With PIR Sensor Black 50W 5000lm — Motion-sensor floodlight | £20 LAP Snape Outdoor LED Solar-Powered Floodlight With PIR Sensor Matt Black 400lm — Motion-sensor floodlight |
Trade prices ex VAT, estimates checked 2026-09-25. Log your receipts in Grafto and your own prices replace these.
What changes the price
- Which light? PIR security light · wall light big effect
- Power for it? existing light or circuit nearby · new cable from the board
Good practice
- New cable from the board: MyJobQuote adds £50–£200
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 outside light cost in the UK in 2026?
The researched market band is wall light: £88–£580/light (total, ex VAT), from MyJobQuote. A worked example of 1 light comes to about £98–£116 across budget, trade and premium materials.
How long does outside light take?
The worked example of 1 light takes about 2 hours.
What changes the price of outside light?
Mainly which light, plus any prep found on site: no rcd protection, solid walls or floors.