How Much Does Driveway Lighting Cost in Eastbourne?
A short driveway with a handful of fittings typically costs £800–£2,000 installed. A longer driveway with more fittings and a gated entrance runs £2,500–£4,500. The main factors are driveway length, the number of fittings, and whether the surface needs lifting to run cable.
Please note: all prices here are estimated guide ranges for illustration only, not fixed quotes. Your actual price is confirmed in writing as part of a design visit.
Driveway lighting is one of the highest-impact, most straightforward garden lighting projects — it's the first thing anyone sees arriving at your home, and it's usually a contained, well-defined job to price. Here's what actually drives the cost.
Driveway lighting cost by length
| Driveway length | Typical fittings | Guide cost |
|---|---|---|
| Short (up to ~10m) | 4–6 recessed or post lights | £800–£1,500 |
| Medium (10–20m) | 6–10 fittings, entrance feature | £1,500–£2,800 |
| Long / gated (20m+) | 10–16 fittings, gate/pillar lighting | £2,800–£4,500 |
What changes the price
- Driveway length and surface. Longer runs mean more cable and, where the surface is hard-paved rather than gravel or lawn edge, more labour to route cable neatly.
- Fitting type. Simple recessed ground lights cost less than pillar-mounted feature lights or lit house numbers.
- Entrance features. Uplit entrance pillars, gate lighting or a lit house number add a welcoming first impression but add to the fitting count.
- Fitting material. On exposed coastal driveways — common in Meads, Sovereign Harbour and Pevensey Bay — marine-grade fittings cost more per unit. On sheltered plots inland, in Polegate or the downland villages, standard-quality fittings go further but avoid early corrosion.
What type of lighting works best on a driveway
Low, recessed ground lights or discreet post lights along the edge mark the route without dazzling arriving cars or guests. A pair of uplights on entrance pillars, or a soft wash on a boundary wall, adds a welcoming feel without glare. Most driveway schemes run comfortably on 12V low-voltage; mains typically only earns its place for a single bright feature at the gate.
A tip that saves money
Plan driveway lighting cable runs at the same time as any other exterior electrical work — a new gate motor, an EV charger, security cameras. Sharing a single trenching job across several installs is far cheaper than digging the driveway twice.
Get a fixed price for your driveway
Our design visit includes a plan for your specific driveway length and layout, with a fixed, itemised quote and no obligation.
Book a Design VisitDriveway lighting pairs naturally with front-garden and border lighting, since the cable run and transformer can often serve both — worth discussing together rather than as separate projects.