Security Lighting Installation Table View | Floodlights & Motion Sensors

About Outdoor & Security Lighting in Table View

Security lighting is one of the most effective and affordable deterrents against crime in South Africa. Well-placed outdoor lighting eliminates dark areas around your property where intruders could hide, activates automatically to alert you to movement, and creates a visible impression that the property is protected. In Table View and across the Western Cape, security lighting is considered essential for residential and commercial properties alike.

Our security lighting installations cover the full perimeter of your property including driveway approaches, garden boundaries, gate and entry points, parking areas, and rear and side passages. We use a combination of LED floodlights for broad area illumination and focused beam fittings for specific entry points. Motion-activated lights (PIR sensors) are installed at approaches and gates to startle intruders and alert homeowners, while dusk-to-dawn lights provide constant low-level perimeter illumination throughout the night without manual switching.

All outdoor lighting must be weatherproof to withstand the Western Cape's rain, wind, and coastal conditions. We use minimum IP44-rated fittings for sheltered outdoor areas and IP65 or higher for exposed positions. Every outdoor lighting circuit is protected by an earth leakage device (RCBO) in the DB board, and all outdoor connections use weatherproof junction boxes with correct cable glands. We design the lighting layout to provide comprehensive coverage while avoiding light pollution to neighbouring properties.

This is one of several specialist services we offer under lighting installation in Table View. As part of our Table View electrical team, we bring over 25 years of hands-on experience to every job.

Outdoor & Security Lighting in Table View - Abacas Solution

When to Call for Outdoor & Security Lighting

Call when you want to improve security around your property, when existing outdoor lights are damaged or inadequate, when you have dark spots around your property perimeter, when you need motion-activated lighting for driveways or gates, or when you are moving to a new property and want security lighting installed.

Our Outdoor & Security Lighting Process

1

Security Assessment

We walk your property perimeter and identify vulnerable dark spots, approach routes, entry points, and areas that need illumination. We note existing outdoor wiring and power points.

2

Lighting Design & Quote

We design a lighting layout specifying fitting types, positions, control methods (PIR, dusk-to-dawn, manual), and provide a detailed quote covering all fittings, wiring, and installation.

3

Installation

We mount fittings at calculated positions and heights, run weatherproof cable through conduit or directly buried as appropriate, and connect all circuits to an RCBO-protected circuit at the DB board.

4

Aiming & Calibration

Floodlights are aimed for optimal coverage, PIR sensors are calibrated for sensitivity and range to avoid false triggers from animals or passing traffic, and dusk-to-dawn sensors are tested.

Property owners in Table View often combine outdoor & security lighting with light fitting installation in Table View and light switch installation & repair. We handle everything, so you only need one call.

Safety & Compliance

All outdoor electrical installations must use IP-rated weatherproof fittings and junction boxes. Cables must be UV-resistant if surface-mounted outdoors, or run through conduit for protection. Underground cables must be armoured (SWA) or run through ducting at minimum 450mm depth with marker tape above. All outdoor lighting circuits must be protected by an earth leakage device (RCBO/RCD) at the DB board. Outdoor installations must comply with SANS 10142-1 and a CoC is required.

Outdoor & Security Lighting Cost in Table View

Individual security light installation costs R500-R1,500 depending on the fitting type and cable run length. A comprehensive perimeter lighting package for a standard residential property (6-10 fittings with PIR sensors and switches) costs R5,000-R15,000. LED floodlights cost R300-R1,500 per unit depending on wattage and brand. PIR motion sensors add R200-R500 per fitting. Underground cable runs add R200-R500 per metre including trenching. Dusk-to-dawn photocell switches cost R150-R400.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of security lighting is most effective in Table View?

A combination works best: constant low-level perimeter lights on dusk-to-dawn sensors provide baseline visibility, while bright PIR-activated floodlights at entry points and approaches startle and expose intruders. This layered approach is more effective than either type alone.

Will security lights increase my electricity bill?

Modern LED security lights are very energy efficient. A 30W LED floodlight produces the same light as a 300W halogen. Running 6 LED security lights on dusk-to-dawn sensors costs approximately R50-R100 per month in electricity - far less than the cost of a break-in.

Can security lights work during load shedding?

Standard security lights go off during load shedding since they run on mains power. If you have a battery backup or inverter system, we can connect critical security lights to the backup circuit so they remain operational during outages.

How high should security floodlights be mounted?

Security floodlights are most effective at 2.5-4m height. Too low and intruders can easily disable them. Too high and the light spreads too thinly. PIR sensors work best at 2-3m height for optimal detection range and angle.