Programme
Stage 1: Drawings & Quotation
After your survey, Haitham prepares the detailed plans and drawings for your project. He sets out the proposed lighting design, fitting positions, and cable routes. You’ll also receive a clear, itemised quotation that matches the design exactly. Haitham talks you through the proposal and coordinates all appointments
Why it matters: You get to see your garden lighting scheme before a single spade is lifted—with a clear price, no hidden extras.
Stage 2: Marking Out the Garden
Cable routes, fitting locations, and supply points are marked clearly on-site. We confirm positions with you for bollards, spikes, and feature lights. Tom, our gardener/groundworker, prepares access points carefully to minimise disruption.
Why it matters: Every detail is agreed before work begins.
Stage 3: Groundworks & Preparation
Tom leads the groundwork, ensuring trenches and foundations are set out neatly. Trenches are dug at the correct depths (450–600mm for mains cabling). Turf, borders, paving, or gravel are lifted carefully and kept aside. Bases for bollards and posts are prepared securely.
Why it matters: Tom makes sure your garden looks untouched once we’re done.
Stage 4: Electrical Installation
Gary personally manages all electrical works, ensuring compliance with BS 7671 and Part P.
Enabling supplies: Power is taken safely from your home’s consumer unit, with RCD/RCBO protection checked.
Cabling: 12V: H07RN-F flexible cable sized for load and run length, and 240V: SWA underground or Hi-Tuf surface cabling, earthed and terminated to BS standards.
Connections: Waterproof gel-filled or IP68 connectors. Outbuildings: Optional SWA supplies with a small consumer unit for sockets and lighting.
Why it matters: All electrics are installed safely and signed off by Gary himself.
Stage 5: Reinstatement & Finishing
Tom reinstates turf, borders, paving, and gravel carefully, cables are hidden and no trace left., the garden is tidied and left exactly as it was.
Why it matters: A professional finish that doesn’t disturb your garden.
Stage 6: Fitting of Lights
Haitham ensures fittings match the agreed plan and quotation. Tom assists with mounting where groundwork is involved. Gary checks electrical safety and positioning during fitting.
Why it matters: Lights are fitted securely, tested, and aimed perfectly.
Stage 7: Commissioning & Testing
Gary ensures all circuits are fully tested for safety and performance. We fine-tune at dusk, adjusting brightness and angles. You receive full certification for your records.
Why it matters: Peace of mind that your system is safe, certified, and future-proof.
Stage 8: Supply, Guarantees & Operation Manual
You receive an Operation Manual including:
• Plans and drawings by Haitham.
• Fitting schedule and makes/models.
• Instructions for controls and smart systems.
• Certificates and guarantees signed off by Gary- all workmanship and fittings are covered by our guarantee.
Why it matters: You know exactly what’s been installed and how to use it.
Stage 9: Maintenance & Care
Year 1: A bespoke yearly maintenance visit is included. Our maintenance team check fittings, clean lenses, and re-set electrics. Year 2 onwards: You can extend the plan annually for complete peace of mind, coordinated by Haitham. Click for info on our MAINTENANCE PLAN.
Why it matters: Your lighting looks as good in five years as it does on day one.
