Spike light installation in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional spike light installation help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable misc services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
From £60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Ottery St Mary
Professional garden spike light installation in Ottery St Mary. We position spike lights to highlight trees, plants, walls, and features. Cables buried neatly, transformer installed, lights angled perfectly for dramatic effect.
Garden spike lights transform outdoor spaces at night, but positioning makes all the difference. We install low-voltage spike light systems with professional positioning - lighting trees from below, washing walls with light, highlighting sculptures, or marking pathways.
We'll bury cables to protect them and keep your garden tidy, install and position the transformer near a power outlet, angle lights for the best effect, and set up timers or smart controls if you have them.
| Light Purpose | Positioning | Typical Spacing | |--------------|------------|----------------| | Tree uplighting | 30-50cm from trunk, angled up | 1-2 lights per tree | | Wall washing | 50cm-1m from wall, angled at 45° | Every 2-3 meters | | Feature highlighting | 1-2m from feature, angled to suit | 1-2 lights per feature | | Pathway marking | Alternating sides, 30cm from edge | Every 2-3 meters | | Plant beds | Hidden in foliage, angled as needed | As required |
**Cable management:** We bury low-voltage cables 10-15cm deep in flexible conduit. Mark the route on a garden plan so you don't accidentally dig through cables later.
Why Choose Us for Spike light installation in Ottery St Mary?
Professional positioning for best effect
Cable burial and protection
Transformer installation
Weatherproof connections
What to Expect
**Step 1: Planning** - We walk your garden, discuss which features to light, plan cable routes, and position the transformer. We'll advise how many lights you need and the best positions. **Step 2: Installation** - We spike lights into position, run cables along the route, bury cables in shallow trenches, connect to transformer, and test all lights work. We angle lights for optimal effect. **Step 3: Fine-tuning** - We adjust light positions and angles, test at dusk to see the actual effect, make final tweaks, and show you how to adjust if needed. You'll have professional garden lighting.
Our Ottery St Mary Service Coverage
We cover Ottery St Mary and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Ottery St Mary or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
Low-voltage systems (12V or 24V) are safest for gardens and DIY-friendly, but limited on cable length before voltage drop causes dim lights. For long runs, we'll advise on power injection or mains voltage options. Most spike light sets come with a plug-in transformer. We'll position this near an outdoor socket, ideally under cover. If you don't have an outdoor socket, we can refer you to an electrician. Smart controls and timers make garden lighting more convenient. We can set up timers or integrate with smart home systems if you have them.
Frequently Asked Questions about Spike light installation in Ottery St Mary
How much does spike light installation cost?
Spike light installation starts at £60 for the first hour. A typical 3-4 light setup takes 45-60 mins (£60-85). Larger systems with cable burial and complex positioning take 1.5-2 hours (£85-110).
Can you bury the cables or do they stay on the surface?
We can bury low-voltage cables underground (recommended for neat finish and cable protection). We use proper cable burial depth and mark the cable route. Surface cables can be run under plants or mulch.
Do spike lights need an electrician?
Most garden spike lights are low-voltage (12V) powered by a plug-in transformer, so no electrician needed. If you want mains voltage lights (240V), that requires a qualified electrician.
Where should spike lights be positioned?
We'll position lights to highlight features - upward for trees, angled for walls or sculptures, low for pathway edges. Lights should be hidden in planting so you see the effect, not the light source.
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