Festoon Lighting Specialists St Albans

Turn Patios and Pergolas Into Welcoming Spaces

We design and install permanent festoon lighting for gardens, patios, pergolas and outdoor living spaces across Hertfordshire. All work is completed by NICEIC-certified electricians to BS 7671 and Part P requirements.

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Why Choose Us

Festoon Lighting Installers for Patios, Pergolas & Gardens

Festoon lighting is a simple and effective way to add warmth, atmosphere and character to outdoor spaces. At KG Electrical Contractors, we design and install permanent festoon lighting for patios, pergolas, garden rooms and entertaining areas, helping you enjoy your garden long after sunset.

Every installation is tailored to your outdoor space. Whether you’re defining a seating area, framing a pergola or creating ambient lighting for entertaining, we carefully plan cable routes, fixing points and light spacing to achieve a clean, professional finish.

Trusted by homeowners, landscapers and garden designers across Hertfordshire, we combine specialist outdoor lighting expertise with qualified electrical knowledge to deliver safe, durable and energy-efficient festoon lighting that enhances outdoor living throughout the year.

Festoon lighting ideas

Popular festoon lighting schemes for gardens

Here are the five most common festoon lighting installations we carry out for homeowners across St Albans and Hertfordshire.
Bulb types

Choosing the right bulb for outdoor festoon lighting

For most permanent festoon lighting installations, we recommend LED filament globes at 2200K to 2700K for a warm, welcoming glow that complements gardens and outdoor living spaces.

Bulb Type Colour Temperature Best For
LED Globe (G40/G45/G50) 2200K–2700K The most popular choice. Provides a warm Edison-style glow, long lifespan and low energy consumption. Suitable for almost every garden setting.
LED Filament Globe 2200K–2400K Creates a traditional festoon appearance with visible filaments and LED efficiency. Popular for patios and pergolas.
Vintage Edison 2200K Warm Amber Distinctive elongated bulbs with spiral filaments. Best where the lamps are visible and form part of the design.
Polycarbonate Shatterproof 2700K–3000K Durable bulbs designed for high-traffic areas, events and lower-level installations where breakage is a concern.
Multi-Colour LED Various Typically used for seasonal displays and events rather than permanent patio and pergola lighting schemes.
Our Gallery

Specialist festoon lighting installers for homes and gardens

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Garden Lighting Projects We’ve Helped Transform

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RHS Wisley

We installed discreet lighting and power across three designer gardens at RHS Wisley. Using 32 lights and six power supplies to highlight rare plants and create a calming, immersive evening experience.

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Sopwell House Hotel

During a £14 million spa refurbishment, we worked with leading designers to install lighting for a tranquil courtyard garden — a scheme that brings calm, elegance, and atmosphere as day turns to night.

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Manor House

Working alongside lighting and garden designers, we delivered a bespoke scheme for this six acre estate in Chesham covering ancient trees, meadows, fountains, and formal gardens.

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Our Process

How We Work

01

OUTDOOR SPACE ASSESSMENT

We assess your garden, patio, pergola or entertaining area and discuss how you want the festoon lighting to look and function within the space.

02

LIGHTING LAYOUT & QUOTATION

We recommend suitable fixing points, cable routes and lighting options, then provide a clear quotation outlining the proposed installation and costs.

03

INSTALLATION & FINAL TESTING

We install and test the festoon lighting, check all connections and controls are operating correctly, and leave the area tidy and ready to enjoy.
Helpful Informations

Frequently Asked Questions

Festoon lights can be installed above patios, between buildings, across pergolas, along garden structures and around outdoor seating areas. We assess each property and recommend the most suitable installation method for the space.
Yes. Festoon lighting is often incorporated into wider garden lighting installations alongside pathway lighting, patio lighting, feature lighting and outdoor wall lights.
When suitable outdoor-rated products are specified and installed correctly, festoon lighting can be used throughout the year as part of a permanent outdoor lighting scheme.
Yes. Pergolas are one of the most popular locations for festoon lighting. The lights can be installed to complement the structure while providing ambient lighting for outdoor seating and dining areas.
The most suitable power supply depends on the installation. Some systems can utilise existing outdoor power supplies, while others may require additional electrical work. We assess each installation individually and recommend the most appropriate solution.
Yes. Depending on the installation, festoon lighting can often be controlled by switches, timers, photocells or smart lighting controls.

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Covering homes, businesses & gardens across St Albans & Hertfordshire.

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Rewires, fuse boards, sockets, lighting & EV chargers.

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Fit-outs, testing, maintenance & larger projects.

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Bespoke outdoor lighting that transforms your space.

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