Security light check in Exeter
Professional security light check services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
20-30 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Security light playing up or not working at all? I'll check what's wrong, fix it if I can, and adjust the settings so it triggers properly. Get your outdoor lighting working like it should.
Why Security Lights Stop Working
Your security light was brilliant. Now it's useless:
- Doesn't come on when you approach
- Stays on all night wasting electricity
- Comes on randomly for no reason
- Just dead completely
💡 Pro tip: Most security light problems are simple fixes - bulb, sensor angle, or settings. Rarely needs full replacement unless it's genuinely knackered.
What I Check
🔧 Full Diagnosis
| Problem | Likely Cause | The Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Completely dead | Bulb blown or power issue | Replace bulb or check wiring |
| Won't trigger | Sensor dirty or wrongly angled | Clean and realign sensor |
| On all the time | Sensor stuck or daylight sensor failed | Repair or replace sensor unit |
| Random triggering | Too sensitive, catching wind/cars | Adjust sensitivity and angle |
What You Get
📦 Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Test the light | See what's actually wrong |
| Fix the problem | New bulb, clean sensor, adjust settings |
| Set it properly | Right sensitivity, duration, angle |
| Test it works | Walk around, check it triggers correctly |
Common Fixes:
- Replace LED bulb (usually included in price)
- Clean sensor lens
- Adjust sensor angle and sensitivity
- Set timer duration
- Check and tighten wiring if accessible
Pricing Guide
| Job | Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Check and adjust | 20 mins | £60 |
| Replace bulb + adjust | 30 mins | £60 |
| Rewire or replace sensor | 45+ mins | £85+ |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Standard bulbs included.
Perfect For You If...
✅ Light not coming on when you need it
✅ Triggering constantly and driving you mad
✅ Been broken for ages and you finally want it sorted
✅ Not sure if it needs fixing or replacing - I'll advise honestly
Why Choose Us for Security light check in Exeter?
Light working when it should
Sensor range and timing adjusted properly
Bulb replaced if needed
Honest advice if replacement makes more sense
What to Expect
Step 1: Test Current State
I check if the light works at all, whether the sensor responds, and watch what it does (or doesn't do).
Step 2: Fix What's Wrong
Replace bulb if needed, clean and adjust sensor, check connections, set the timing and sensitivity properly.
Step 3: Test & Adjust
Walk around triggering the sensor from different angles. Make sure it catches people approaching but ignores cats and cars.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to troubleshoot yourself first?
🔧 Basic checks
- Is there power? Check the switch is on (sometimes inside near front door)
- Bulb dead? Unscrew and check - LED bulbs do eventually die
- Sensor dirty? Wipe the sensor lens with a clean dry cloth
- Daylight sensor working? Cover it with your hand - light should come on if it's dusk/night
📐 Adjusting settings Most security lights have dials or sliders on the sensor unit:
- TIME: How long light stays on (usually 10 seconds to 10 minutes)
- SENS or RANGE: How easily it triggers (turn down if too sensitive)
- LUX or sun symbol: What light level to operate at (dusk onwards vs any time)
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Adjusting dials while light is on (won't see effect - wait for it to turn off)
- Setting time too long (light staying on for 10 minutes every trigger wastes power)
- Sensor pointing at bushes/road (triggers on wind and cars)
- Using wrong type of bulb (check what your light needs)
💡 Pro trick: Set time to minimum, then walk around your property from different approaches. See where it does and doesn't trigger. Adjust sensor angle until it catches all approaches to your house but nothing else.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Need multiple lights checked? If you've got several around the house, I can check them all in one visit. Usually faster than separate callouts.
Old halogen light? These use 300-500W and cost a fortune to run. Modern LED security lights use 10-20W, last longer, and are brighter. If yours is ancient, replacement might save money.
Want it on a schedule too? I can wire in a timer override so your security light also comes on automatically at set times, or stays off during certain hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has my security light stopped working?
Usually it's a dead bulb, the sensor's dirty or misaligned, or the sensitivity settings are wrong. Sometimes the wiring's come loose or water's got in. I'll check all of it and tell you what's actually wrong.
The light comes on randomly at all hours - can you fix that?
Yes - usually that's an over-sensitive sensor picking up cats, plants moving, or car headlights. I adjust the sensor angle and sensitivity so it only triggers on actual people approaching your house.
Do you carry replacement bulbs?
I carry common LED bulbs for most security lights. If yours needs something specific (halogen, weird fitting, high wattage), I'll let you know and can grab one from the shop while I'm there.
What if the light is old and keeps breaking?
I'll be honest with you - if it's an old halogen light that's on its last legs, replacing with a modern LED version might cost less long-term. I'll check what's wrong first, then advise whether repair or replace makes sense.
Can you adjust when it comes on and how long it stays on?
Yes - most security lights have dials for time (how long light stays on) and sensitivity (how easily it triggers). I'll set them to what actually works for your property and show you how to adjust if needed.
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