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HI Electrical & Co.

Smart Home & Lighting

Smart home and lighting installation covers automated lighting circuits, smart switches and controls, and the structured wiring behind them — designed properly at first-fix stage where possible, or retrofitted cleanly where it isn't.

When You Need Smart Home

  • You're renovating or extending and want smart lighting/controls designed in from first fix
  • You want to retrofit smart switches, dimmers, or scene control into an existing property
  • Your current smart lighting is unreliable or was fitted without proper wiring/neutral provision
  • You're building a new media room, garden office, or extension and want structured wiring included

Smart Home Cost

£350–£817

This is a broad starting range — smart home scope varies a lot, so we always confirm a fixed price after understanding what you want to control.

What affects the price?

  • • Number of circuits/rooms being automated
  • • Whether it's new-build first-fix or a retrofit into existing walls
  • • System and hardware choice (switches, hubs, dimmers)
  • • Any structured/network cabling included alongside the electrics

How Long Does It Take?

A single-room retrofit can take a day; whole-house smart lighting on a renovation is scoped alongside the rest of the electrical first-fix programme.

Regulations & Standards

All wiring and controls are installed and tested to BS 7671, with any new circuits notified under Part P where required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can smart lighting be retrofitted into an existing house?

Yes — most smart switches and dimmers can be retrofitted, though some setups need a neutral wire at the switch that older wiring doesn't always have, which we check before quoting.

How much does smart home installation cost?

Costs vary widely with scope, from a single smart switch to whole-house automation, with a fixed quote confirmed once we know what you want.

Do I need special wiring for smart lighting?

Some smart switches need a neutral wire at the switch plate, which not all older properties have — we assess your existing wiring and recommend the right approach, including switch-free options where needed.

Get a Quote for Smart Home

No obligation. Free, fixed quote after a brief site visit or a quick chat about your job.