Outdoor point swap

Replacing an outside light on the same point is often straightforward, but weather rating, seals, cable condition and protection still need checking.

Serving Brent, wider NW London, and selected West London postcodes. Best first check: send your postcode, 2–4 clear photos, and any fitting link or model number.

Replacing an outside fitting on the same point is often a tidy small job when the current cable run, mounting surface and protection are already suitable. Outside work still needs more checking than an indoor fitting swap: the new fitting needs to suit the location, the seals and cable entries need to be sound, and the current point has to be safe to reuse. If you want the fitting moved, need a brand-new point, or the old setup looks damaged, the scope or next step may need to change before booking.

When it usually stays a neat small job

  • There is already an outside light or similar fitting in roughly the right place.
  • The replacement fitting suits the location and the existing mounting surface.
  • The job is mainly safe replacement, setup and testing rather than adding new outdoor power.

What to send first

  • Your postcode.
  • 2–4 photos: the current fitting, the wall or mounting surface around it, the wider entrance or path area, and the switch or control point if that is easy to show.
  • Any product link or model number for the new fitting, plus a note if the current light trips, fills with water, or has awkward PIR behaviour.

What can change the scope

  • Water ingress, brittle cable, loose fixings or signs of previous improvised work can stop it being a simple swap.
  • A much larger fitting, a different bracket, or sensor setup that needs rethinking can change the time and parts needed.
  • If there is no suitable current point, or the fitting really needs moving, the sensible next step is broader outdoor-lighting work rather than a quick swap.
Official sources and further guidance

Need a quick answer on an outdoor point swap?

Send your postcode, current fitting photos and any link for the new fitting if you already have one.