As autumn fades, yard lighting takes on even greater importance. Well-designed outdoor lighting brings both safety and atmosphere to the yard. Unfortunately, in many cases, temporary solutions such as extension cords are often used to create this atmosphere, and are not sustainable in the long term. Although seasonal lights and extension cords may seem like easy solutions, they can put a strain on the electricity network, especially in an old house. In addition, extension cords twisting around in the yard can increase the risk of tripping, especially on dark evenings.
Permanent lighting solutions can combine practicality and safety. Carefully placed outdoor lighting brings out the most beautiful details of your garden and creates a welcoming environment. In addition to aesthetics and safety, properly implemented lighting also improves the usability and comfort of the yard. Well-lit pathways make it easier and safer to move around. Postmen and maintenance workers also appreciate working in a well-lit environment, especially on dark mornings.
Now is a good time to get some sustainable lighting and maintain your existing lights before the winter darkness! Read more about 24 Center's electrical services.
Automation brings practicality to yard lighting
Small solutions make a big difference to the smooth running of everyday life, and in building services automation makes this much easier. For example, lighting solutions with motion sensors and timers can make daily routines much easier. Especially in times of chaos, returning home is more comfortable and the morning commute smoother when lighting is well designed and correctly targeted.
Motion sensor lights increase safety by automatically switching on when someone arrives home. They illuminate the environment, alerting you to potential intruders and increasing the sense of security in your home. At the same time, they prevent problems in low-light situations and reduce the risk of tripping.
Thanks to automated solutions, you don't have to worry about whether the lights stayed on while you were away. Timer-operated lights reduce unnecessary electricity consumption, saving you money in the long run.
Remember that you can take advantage of the household tax credit when you hire a professional to carry out maintenance and installation work in your home. You can calculate the amount of the household allowance using our handy calculator. Book a survey visit at 24 Center to plan your yard lighting today.
Safety considerations for electrical work
As an ordinary electricity user, you can only do small electrical work yourself, such as changing light bulbs. The actual electrical installation work, which requires special skills and safety, should always be left to a registered electrician. It is therefore wise to have even minor electrical installations carried out by a professional to ensure the quality and safety of the work.
Electrical safety is particularly important outdoors. Electrical equipment used outdoors must be insulated, earthed or low-voltage. Equipment intended for long-term outdoor use must be sealed to prevent water from entering the equipment.
If you live in an apartment building, retrofitting a socket counts as a modification and you must report it to the building society. You will also need the building society's permission if you intend to install a socket outdoors. This will ensure that the work goes smoothly and in accordance with the rules.
Electricity services provided by 24 Center
Electrical work is the area of building services where our customer service received the most contacts in 2023. Up to 36% of the work ordered was related to electrical work. So you can be confident that both our customer service staff and members of our partner network have a wide range of expertise in a variety of electrical work. Customer feedback helps us to ensure that our network only includes reliable partners!
Most ordered electrical work:
- Electrical installations
- Repairs to luminaires
- Updating sockets
By taking care of your electrical appliances, you ensure the safety of your home and improve energy efficiency, which reduces the burden on the environment and brings savings. Through our network of partners, we also offer electrical surveys to help you anticipate potential repair needs in good time.
The 24 Center also offers assistance in emergency situations. The most common urgent requests are for troubleshooting and repair. We have also received orders to repair underground cables when they have been damaged, for example during excavation work.
Read more about 24 Center's electrical services.
Contact 24 Center
In urgent cases, it is best to contact the 24 Center by phone: call 0100 2470. The number is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
In non-urgent cases, you can contact us not only by phone but also via chat. You can also leave a call request via the chat and we will contact you as soon as possible. To start a chat on our website, click on the yellow flashing ball in the bottom right-hand corner.
Ordering urgent work is also easy using the online order form. Fill in the contact form and get help for the day of your choice. Alternatively, you can send an order and quote request by email to [email protected].
