Outdoor brick lights

Lumination's outdoor brick lights cover recessed wall lights for brick and stone garden walls, step lights for outdoor steps and raised surfaces, and low-level path lights recessed into garden structures. All carry IP65 ratings. Brands include Saxby and Endon.

Outdoor Brick Lights for Garden Walls and Steps

Outdoor brick lights are recessed into the face of a garden wall, retaining wall or step riser, projecting light outward at low level to mark the edge of a path, illuminate a step or create a decorative wall-wash effect from ground level upward. They suit garden schemes where a visible above-surface fitting would interrupt the visual continuity of the wall surface or where low-level lighting is preferred over overhead sources. Brick lights are typically 120 mm to 200 mm wide and 80 mm to 120 mm tall, with a recessed depth of 70 to 100 mm, which fits within the width of a standard engineering brick or concrete block wall.

For above-surface alternatives in similar outdoor applications, browse outdoor wall lights. For ground-recessed uplighters, see outdoor floor lights. Saxby provides the strongest specification for outdoor brick and step lights in Lumination's range.

Step Lights and Safety Lighting for Outdoor Steps

Outdoor step lights mount into the vertical riser surface of an outdoor step, projecting light downward and outward to illuminate the tread below. They improve step visibility in low ambient light conditions and reduce the risk of misstep on outdoor stairs. Building regulations do not specify a minimum standard for outdoor step lighting in domestic settings, but Lumination recommends a light level at the tread of at least 50 lux for safe use. At 100 to 200 lumens per step light, spaced at every second tread, this is achievable in most configurations.

Brick Light Installation Requirements

Brick light installation requires a recess cut into the wall face to the correct depth and width for the specific fitting body, and an underground cable run from the house distribution board. This work must be carried out by a qualified electrician. The fitting is then inserted into the prepared recess and the face plate fixed to the wall surface. Some brick light designs are designed for installation at the time of construction, set into the mortar bed before the wall is completed. Retrofit brick light installation into an existing wall requires more careful preparation. Lumination lists the recommended recess dimensions for every brick light in the range.

Frequently Asked Questions

Outdoor brick lights are recessed into the face of a garden wall, retaining wall or step riser to provide low-level decorative or safety lighting without a visible above-surface fitting. They are most commonly used to mark the edge of a raised garden bed or retaining wall, to illuminate outdoor step risers for safe night-time use, to create a decorative light pattern along a garden wall at path level, and to provide low ambient lighting in a garden scheme where overhead fittings would create too much upward light pollution. The recessed installation creates a clean, minimal appearance suited to contemporary and traditional garden designs. Brick lights are typically 120 to 200 mm wide and produce 100 to 400 lumens of directed light from a small, discreet aperture. Lumination stocks outdoor brick lights from Saxby and Endon with confirmed IP65 ratings.

Yes. Outdoor brick lights require connection to a mains electrical supply and must be installed by a qualified electrician. The installation involves cutting a recess in the wall to the correct depth and width, running an underground armoured cable from the house distribution board to the wall position (buried at minimum 600 mm depth), and connecting the fitting to the cable via a waterproof junction box within the wall. All outdoor electrical work in domestic gardens must be notified under Part P of the Building Regulations in England and Wales, either self-certified by the installing electrician or inspected by Building Control. Lumination recommends discussing the installation requirements with a qualified electrician before selecting brick lights, as the cable route and recess dimensions may affect which models are suitable. Free delivery applies to all brick light orders over £75.

Outdoor brick lights require IP65 ratings as a minimum. IP65 provides protection against water jets from any direction and is the correct standard for recessed outdoor fittings in garden walls, where water from rain, hose pipes, irrigation systems and standing moisture in the wall structure can reach the fitting from multiple directions. The IP65 seal must cover the full fitting body including the cable entry point and the face plate interface. Lumination confirms IP65 compliance for all outdoor brick and step lights in this range. Saxby produces IP65 outdoor brick lights with independently tested ratings suited to direct embedding in masonry and concrete garden structures. Never use IP44 or IP20 rated fittings in garden wall recesses where water exposure is likely.

For a decorative low-level lighting effect along a garden wall, space brick lights at 1 to 1.5 m intervals. This spacing gives a regular light pattern along the wall face without the individual pools of light becoming too obvious or creating dark patches between fittings. For a retaining wall of 5 m length, 3 to 4 brick lights at 1.2 m spacing gives a balanced result. For step lighting where the primary purpose is safety, one step light per tread or every other tread is sufficient, depending on the ambient light level and the width of the steps. Lumination lists the beam spread and lumen output of every brick light in the range so you can calculate the spacing needed for your specific wall length and required light level. The Taunton showroom team can advise on specific spacing calculations.

Lumination stocks outdoor brick and step lights from Saxby and Endon. Saxby produces specification-led IP65 outdoor brick lights in both rectangular and square formats in anthracite, stainless steel and warm white finishes, with LED integrated modules at 100 to 400 lumens per fitting. Endon covers decorative brick light options in a broader range of finishes and face plate designs. Both brands carry confirmed IP65 ratings and are selected by Lumination's buying team for outdoor garden wall installation reliability. Lumination has been supplying outdoor brick and step lights for residential garden walls and outdoor step installations for more than 25 years from the Taunton base in Somerset. With 1,797 or more Google reviews at 4.8 stars, customers trust Lumination for accurate outdoor lighting specifications.