Rope light installation in Exeter
Professional rope light installation services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Rope lights installed along pathways, fences, or garden features to create safe, festive lighting. I handle the clipping, cable routing, and weatherproofing - you get a lit pathway that looks magical.
Pathways That Glow
Rope lights transform dark winter gardens into something magical - and they're actually useful, lighting up paths and steps that are treacherous in December.
I'll install your rope lights wherever you want them - along pathways, fence tops, around posts - clip them securely, hide all the wiring, and make sure everything's weatherproof. Festive AND functional.
💡 Pro tip: Rope lights along the path from your gate to front door look brilliant AND help visitors (and delivery drivers) actually see where they're going on dark winter evenings.
Professional vs Quick DIY
| ✅ Done Properly | ❌ DIY Reality |
|---|---|
| Clipped neatly every 30cm | Saggy sections and loose cable |
| Cables hidden and weatherproof | Orange extension lead across lawn |
| Even light distribution | Bunched up with dark gaps |
| Secure in wind and rain | Blown around or unplugged |
What You Get
💡 The Full Installation
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Planning | Work out best route for lights and power cable |
| Clipping | Rope lights secured every 30cm or so |
| Cable routing | Extension cables hidden along fences/edges |
| Testing | Everything powered up and checked |
📦 You're Left With
- Beautifully lit pathway or feature
- No visible wiring mess
- Weatherproof throughout
- Safe walking route for dark evenings
Pricing Guide
| Installation Length | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 10m pathway | 1 hr | £60 |
| 10-20m (fence/path) | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
| Complex routing/features | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-£110 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Multiple separate runs or difficult access adds time.
Perfect For...
✅ Dark pathways - actually see where you're walking in winter
✅ Garden features - highlight nice areas even in December
✅ Festive atmosphere - magical glow without overdoing it
✅ Elderly visitors - safer, lit path to your door
Why Choose Us for Rope light installation in Exeter?
Clipped neatly along paths or fences
Hidden cable routing to power
Weatherproof connections throughout
Creates safe, lit pathways for winter
What to Expect
Step 1: Plan the Route
I work out the best path for your rope lights and how to get power to them discreetly.
Step 2: Clip & Secure
Rope lights clipped along your chosen route - pathways, fences, railings, whatever you want lit.
Step 3: Wire & Test
Extension cables hidden, weatherproof connections made, everything tested. Switch on and enjoy.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to install rope lights yourself? Here's how:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Outdoor rope light clips (right type for your surface)
- Ground stakes (for pathway edges)
- Outdoor extension cable (black)
- Weatherproof connection boxes
- Cable ties
💡 Installation technique
- Lay out the lights first - see how they'll look before fixing
- Clip every 30-40cm to keep the line neat
- Don't stretch rope lights tight - leave a tiny bit of slack
- Start nearest to your power source
🌳 For fences and railings
- Use clips designed for the surface (fence clips vs railing clips)
- Keep the line just below the top of the fence
- Follow the fence line smoothly around corners
- Tuck end neatly and secure with extra clip
🛤️ For pathways
- Ground stakes along the edge
- Keep lights off the actual walking surface
- Consider both sides for better light
- Bury cables slightly or hide under edge of path
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Stretching rope lights too tight (they look kinked)
- Not enough clips (lights sag)
- Indoor extension leads (they fail in damp)
- Leaving connections sitting in puddles
- Running cable across paths (trip hazard)
🎨 Pro trick: For curves and corners, use more clips closer together. The rope light will follow the curve smoothly instead of cutting across it.
🌧️ Weatherproofing
- Use weatherproof boxes for all connections
- Keep connections off ground (raise on brick or stake)
- Cable entries facing downward (water runs off)
- Check after first rain and retighten any clips
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎄 Combining with other displays? If you're having roof lights, garden reindeer, or other Christmas decorations installed, I can do rope lights at the same time - saves multiple visits.
January takedown: I can remove and coil up your rope lights properly in early January. Doing it yourself when it's cold and wet is miserable - let me handle it.
Exeter's older gardens? Uneven paths, wonky fences, listed property restrictions - I've worked with all of it. Rope lights are versatile enough to handle most situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can rope lights be installed?
Pretty much anywhere in your garden - along pathways, around fence tops, up handrails, outlining flower beds, wrapped around pillars or posts. They're flexible (literally) so we can follow curves and corners easily.
Do I need to buy the rope lights first?
Yes - you choose the length and colour you want (warm white is most popular), and I'll install them. LED rope lights are best - they're weather-resistant and use minimal power.
How do you fix them so they don't move?
I use proper outdoor clips designed for rope lights - they grip firmly but can be removed without damage. For pathways, I often use ground stakes. Everything stays put even in Devon wind and rain.
Can you hide the power cable?
Absolutely - I route extension cables along fence bases, under path edges, or behind plants so they're basically invisible. All connections are weatherproofed and off the ground.
Are rope lights safe in the rain?
Outdoor-rated LED rope lights are designed for all weather. I make sure all connections are properly weatherproofed and kept off wet ground. They're absolutely fine in rain, snow, whatever Devon throws at them.
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