Surrey · RH2
Outdoor Electrics in Reigate
Outdoor and garden electrics covers running power and lighting circuits outside the main house — typically an armoured cable run to a shed, garden office or outbuilding, plus garden lighting and outdoor sockets — installed to the specific requirements for outdoor electrical work.
In Reigate, that covers Woodhatch, Reigate Heath, Meadvale, Wray Park, Colley. Reigate sits at the foot of the North Downs, with a historic town centre and a number of well-established residential areas featuring substantial Victorian, Edwardian and interwar houses. Its position near the Surrey Hills National Landscape (formerly AONB) shapes planning policy for parts of the borough.
Coverage
Areas we cover in Reigate for outdoor electrics
Property styles in Reigate
Reigate has a strong stock of larger detached and semi-detached Victorian and Edwardian houses, along with mock-Tudor interwar properties, many of which suit generously proportioned rear and wraparound extensions or double-storey additions.
Planning considerations
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is the local planning authority. The historic town centre is a conservation area, and parts of the borough fall within the Surrey Hills National Landscape (National Landscape, formerly AONB), which brings additional design and landscape considerations for extensions and new structures.
How it works
Our outdoor electrics process
- 01
Assessment
Planning the cable route, distance from the consumer unit and what the circuit needs to power.
- 02
Installation
Running armoured cable at the correct depth, and fitting outdoor-rated sockets, switches or lighting.
- 03
Testing
Testing the circuit, including RCD protection appropriate to an outdoor installation.
- 04
Certification
Issuing certification for the completed circuit, notified under Part P where applicable.
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FAQs
Outdoor Electrics in Reigate: FAQs
Do you provide outdoor electrics across all of Reigate?
Yes, we cover the RH2 postcode area in full, including Woodhatch, Reigate Heath, Meadvale, Wray Park, Colley.
Do you use armoured cable for outdoor circuits?
Yes, this is standard practice for underground runs to outbuildings, protecting the cable against accidental damage and the demands of an outdoor installation.
How deep does an outdoor cable need to be buried?
This depends on the cable type and where it's routed — for example under a lawn versus a driveway. We follow current guidance and mark the route so you know where it runs.
Does the Surrey Hills National Landscape designation affect extensions in Reigate?
For properties within the designated area, additional weight is given to landscape character and visual impact in planning decisions. We check whether your property falls within the boundary during feasibility.
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Last reviewed 2026-07-28.