When you need new indoor fittings mounted or existing circuits altered, MX2 Electrical carries out lighting installations across Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch. Our NAPIT registered electricians inspect circuit capacity, wire switching controls and connect fittings such as LED strip lighting safely. Every installation supports domestic properties and rental homes.
£70 per hour
Published up front and fixed once we have seen the property. What it covers is set out below.
Book downlight & lighting installation — £70Work is charged at an hourly rate for straightforward installations and small alterations. Projects requiring extra cable routing, consumer unit work or specialist fittings are assessed based on the specific job requirements.
Every town we cover for this work.
| Town | Other local firms | MX2 Electrical | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth | — | £70 per hour | — |
| Broadstone | — | £70 per hour | — |
| Wimborne Minster | — | £70 per hour | — |
| Wareham | — | £70 per hour | — |
| Parkstone | — | £70 per hour | — |
| Ferndown | — | £70 per hour | — |
| Christchurch | — | £70 per hour | — |
| Canford Heath | — | £70 per hour | — |
| Westbourne | — | £70 per hour | — |
| Andover | — | £70 per hour | — |
| Fordingbridge | — | £70 per hour | — |
| Salisbury | — | £70 per hour | — |
| Sherborne | — | £70 per hour | — |
| Weymouth | — | £70 per hour | — |
| Blandford Forum | — | £70 per hour | — |
| Swanage | — | £70 per hour | — |
| Dorchester | — | £70 per hour | — |
Other firms' figures are what they advertise publicly, not quotes for your job — use them to sanity-check what you are offered. Ours is fixed once we have seen the property.
We install domestic and light commercial lighting setups according to UK safety standards. Here is what is included and what falls outside standard work.
Proper lighting design accounts for the age of your electrical installation, ceiling construction and switching needs across homes in Poole, Bournemouth and Wimborne.
Victorian and Edwardian houses in Westbourne and Parkstone often have lath and plaster ceilings or older wiring routes. We check cable condition and support structures before fitting heavier pendant lights or chandeliers.
Modernising to LED downlights or feature lighting reduces energy use but requires compatible dimmers and drivers. We verify that existing lighting circuits handle the driver loads without flickering.
Exterior lights on coastal properties around Mudeford or Sandford need correct ingress protection ratings. We install weather-resistant fittings and automated sensors wired to dedicated switches.
Here is the process followed on site during your lighting installation in Poole and surrounding areas.
We locate your consumer unit, isolate the relevant lighting circuits and test that no live voltage remains before disconnecting old fittings or handling cables.
We secure brackets into solid timber joists or suitable anchors, connect line, neutral and earth conductors correctly, and mount the light fittings securely.
We install and wire switches, configure multi-way switching or dimmer modules, and run instrument tests to confirm earth continuity and safe operation.
Once the lighting installation is complete, you receive verified results and clear information about your installation.
All specified light fixtures mounted securely, correctly aligned, and wired to the property electrical system.
Properly wired wall switches, dimmers, or sensors tested for smooth operation without buzzing, flashing, or tripping.
Completed electrical testing records confirming safe insulation resistance, polarity, and earth continuity, with NAPIT certification where applicable.
Guidance on suitable replacement lamp types, wattage limits, dimmer compatibility, and any future maintenance recommendations.
MX2 Electrical charges £70 per hour — the rate we quote from, confirmed on survey, not a lead-generation estimate.
Our rate for this work is £70 per hour. The price moves with access, the age and condition of the existing installation, and how much making good the job leaves behind — all of which we confirm before work starts.
Our rate for this work is £70 per hour. The price moves with access, the age and condition of the existing installation, and how much making good the job leaves behind — all of which we confirm before work starts.
Yes. I regularly install fittings supplied by homeowners, provided they are undamaged, complete with manufacturer instructions, and compliant with UK safety standards. I check the weight against ceiling fixings and confirm the fitting has adequate earthing before connecting it.
Yes, modern metal light fittings require an earth connection for safety. In older homes around Poole and Bournemouth, older lighting circuits sometimes lack a circuit protective conductor. I test your existing wiring first; if no earth is present, I will advise you on installing double-insulated Class II fittings or rewiring the circuit.
LED bulbs require dedicated trailing-edge or LED-compatible dimmers that match their low wattage. Traditional leading-edge dimmers designed for halogen lamps often cause buzzing, flashing, or premature bulb failure. Replacing the wall switch with a compatible LED dimmer resolves the issue.
Minor alterations such as replacing light fittings or switches on existing circuits do not require Building Regulations notification. However, adding new circuits or installing specific lighting in special locations like bathrooms may require notification and certification under Part P, handled through our NAPIT registration.
Local housing stock is the main reason. Victorian and Edwardian houses and conversions Older or harder-to-access properties take longer, and that time is what a quote is mostly made of.
Reference official UK regulations and safety advice concerning electrical installations and building compliance.
£70 per hour, fixed once we have seen the property. No call-out charge to get a price.