Soffit Lights
Lighting planned for how each room is used, inside and out.
What a lighting job involves
Good lighting is layered: a general light, task lighting where you work and softer light where you relax. Where the fittings go matters as much as which ones you choose.
We talk through how you use each space, then plan the positions, the circuits and the switching. For outdoor lighting, we plan for weather and safety as well as looks.
What a typical job covers
Planning
- Talking through how you use the room
- Choosing positions for fittings and switches
- Checking ceiling depth and access
- Agreeing the circuits and dimming
Installation
- Cutting in and fitting downlights
- Running cable and fitting switches
- Fitting wall, pendant or garden lights
- Using fittings rated for the room, such as bathrooms and outdoors
Finishing
- Testing every light and circuit
- Setting up dimmers or controls
- Making good around the fittings
- Showing you how it all works
Choices you will be asked to make
Indoor
Downlights, pendants and wall lights, planned in layers so the room works at any time of day.
Outdoor
Paths, doors, patios and gardens lit for safety and for looks, with weatherproof fittings and cable.
Controls
Dimmers and switching that make the lighting useful, from simple dimmers to timers and sensors.
Before we start
- Walk round the room and note where you want light
- Choose your fittings early if you have favourites
- Tell us about ceiling or loft access
- Clear furniture from the work area
How it works
Tell us what needs doing
A fault, an upgrade, a new circuit or a full rewire. Describe it, send a photo of the consumer unit if you can, and tell us the address.
We look at the installation
We check what is there now, what the job needs and anything that affects it, so the quote reflects the real work.
A written quote
It sets out the work and what is included, so you know exactly what you are agreeing to.
Installed, tested and explained
We do the work, test it, tell you what we have done and explain any paperwork that applies to the job.
Questions about soffit lights
It depends on the room and what you want from it. We will suggest a layout, not just a number.
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Need soffit lights?
Get in touch with Mason Electrical and tell us what you need.