Professionally Installed Security Lighting That Works
Security lighting serves a dual purpose — it deters intruders by removing the cover of darkness, and it enhances your property's appearance and usability after dark. Research shows that well-lit properties are significantly less likely to be targeted by burglars, who rely on darkness to approach and work undetected. MPW Electrical Security install security lighting across Wigan and the North West, from simple PIR floodlights to fully integrated smart lighting systems that work in tandem with your CCTV and alarm.
We install a range of lighting solutions to suit different properties and budgets. For most homes, a combination of motion-activated PIR floodlights covering the front and rear of the property, with dusk-to-dawn ambient lighting on the driveway and porch, provides excellent deterrence and practical illumination. For larger properties or commercial premises, we design perimeter lighting schemes that ensure all vulnerable areas are covered, eliminating dark spots that could be exploited. Pathway and driveway lighting not only improves security but also adds significant kerb appeal, and low-energy LED fittings mean running costs are minimal.
Security lighting integrates particularly well with CCTV. Cameras need a minimum amount of light to capture useful colour footage after dark — even cameras with infrared night vision benefit from supplementary white light for better detail and colour recognition. We can position floodlights to cover the same zones as your cameras, ensuring that if a PIR triggers a light, the camera covering that area is also capturing full-colour, high-detail footage. Smart lighting can also be linked to your alarm system, triggering all external lights simultaneously if the alarm is activated — a powerful deterrent that also aids identification.
- PIR motion-activated LED floodlights installed and wired
- Driveway, pathway & garden feature lighting
- Dusk-to-dawn sensor lights for continuous illumination
- Smart lighting with app control & scheduled programmes
- CCTV-integrated lighting for better night footage
- Commercial perimeter & car park lighting schemes
Security Lighting Solutions for Every Property
From motion-activated floodlights to fully integrated smart lighting schemes, we'll design a system that keeps your property safe and looking its best.
PIR Floodlights
Motion-activated floodlights remain the most cost-effective and widely used form of security lighting. When a PIR (Passive Infrared) sensor detects movement, the floodlight triggers immediately — flooding the area with bright white light and alerting anyone inside the property. Modern LED floodlights consume a fraction of the energy of older halogen units while producing equal or greater output. We install high-quality PIR floodlights positioned to cover key areas: driveways, gates, rear gardens, side passages and outbuildings. Sensitivity and duration can be adjusted to suit the location and reduce nuisance activations from animals or passing traffic.
Driveway & Garden Lighting
Beyond the purely functional, exterior lighting can transform the appearance of your property and add genuine value. We install driveway lighting — from simple post lights and bollards to recessed ground uplighters and wall-mounted lanterns — that provides both a welcoming environment and effective deterrence. Pathway lighting along garden borders guides visitors safely while keeping the whole garden visible after dark. Uplighting trees, columns or architectural features creates a striking visual impact. All our exterior lighting uses low-energy LED fittings, and installations are fully weatherproofed to IP65 standards or higher for outdoor use.
Smart & Integrated Lighting
Smart security lighting takes protection further by connecting your exterior lights to an app or home automation system. Set schedules to turn lights on and off when you're away, creating the impression the property is occupied. Integrate with your alarm system so that all exterior lights activate simultaneously when a sensor is triggered — an immediate and powerful deterrent. Link to your CCTV so that when a camera detects motion, the associated light activates, giving the camera full-colour footage rather than relying on infrared alone. Smart lighting can also be voice-controlled through Amazon Alexa or Google Home for day-to-day convenience.
Why Customers Choose MPW Electrical Security
10+ Years Experience
Over a decade installing security systems across the North West.
Local Specialists
Based in Newton-le-Willows, serving Wigan, St Helens, Warrington and beyond.
Fully Bespoke
Every installation is designed around your property — not a generic package.
Ongoing Support
We don't disappear after installation — servicing, callouts and aftercare included.
Security Lighting — Frequently Asked Questions
Light Up Your Security with a Free Site Visit
Contact MPW Electrical Security today to arrange a free survey anywhere across the North West. We'll design a lighting scheme that protects your property and looks great — all at a competitive price.