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LED Light Strip
Installation Specialists

Properly wired LED strip lighting that lasts. Under cabinet, stair lighting, cove and coffer ceilings, outdoor IP65 strips, wardrobes and smart RGB. We use commercial grade strips, sized drivers and proper aluminium channels. Not eBay strips that fail in 12 months.

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From: £185 Per Run
Hardware: Commercial Grade Strips
Approval: NAPIT & Part P Approved
At a glance

Most cheap LED strips fail within 12 to 18 months. Either the LEDs themselves degrade because they are running too hot, the driver burns out because it is undersized or the strip falls off because it was stuck on with adhesive backing alone. We use commercial grade 24V strips, properly sized DC drivers and aluminium heat-dissipating channels on every install. Smart compatible (RGB, RGBW, tunable white) and dimmable where needed. Every install fully tested and certified.

Why this matters

DIY LED strips fail. Properly installed ones last 15+ years

The LED strip itself is rarely the problem. The problem is almost always the install. Cheap strips with weak adhesive that drops off as it heats, undersized power supplies that burn out at full brightness, no aluminium channel meaning the LEDs cook themselves and no proper switching meaning everything is dim and flickery.

We use the same hardware specified for commercial fitouts: 24V high-CRI strips that show colours properly, oversized drivers that run cool and last, aluminium channels that double as heatsinks and proper switching at the wall or via smart control.

  • High CRI (Ra 90+) commercial grade strips for true colour rendering
  • Aluminium channels with diffusers (no LED dot effect)
  • Drivers oversized 20% above max load for cooler running
  • Mains side wired through fused spurs with proper isolators
  • Smart compatible (Hue, Lutron, Shelly) where required
15 Years Proper Spec LEDs Run for 50,000+ Hours
CRI 90+True Colour
24VConstant Voltage
IP65Outdoor Rated
2 YearWorkmanship Warranty
NAPIT Certified Install
LED specs that matter

The numbers behind
strips that actually last

The difference between a cheap eBay strip and a proper commercial grade install is roughly 10x in lifespan and a noticeable improvement in actual light quality.

50Khrs

Rated Lifespan

Commercial grade LED strips properly installed last around 50,000 hours, roughly 15 years at 8 hours a day. Cheap strips fail within 5,000 hours.

CRI 90+

Colour Rendering

High CRI strips render colours accurately. Skin tones look natural, food looks appetising. Cheap strips at CRI 70 make everything look washed out.

24VDC

Voltage Drop Spec

24V strips have less voltage drop over distance than 12V. Better brightness consistency over long runs (essential for stairs and full kitchen runs).

20%spare

Driver Headroom

Drivers should run at 80% capacity max. We size every driver 20% above the strip's actual draw so it runs cooler and lasts far longer.

Where we install

Every type of LED
strip install we do

Under Cabinet (Kitchen)

Warm or cool white LED strips fitted under wall units. PIR motion sensor activated, dimmable wall switch or always-on with master toggle. Hidden in aluminium channel.

From £245 typical run

Stair Lighting

PIR motion-sensor stair lighting that fades on as you approach. Either continuous strip on the stringer or step-by-step. Perfect for late-night safety without flooding the stairs in light.

From £395 per flight

Cove & Coffer Ceilings

Hidden LED strip lighting installed in plaster coves, coffers and dropped ceilings. Indirect lighting that bounces off the ceiling for a soft, even ambient glow. Tunable white optional.

From £485 per room

Outdoor IP65 Strips

Weather-rated IP65 LED strips for under garden steps, deck edge lighting, soffit lighting, gazebo trim and fence top runs. Suitable for direct rain exposure year round.

From £345 typical run

Wardrobe & Robe Lighting

Door-trigger or motion sensor wardrobe lighting. LEDs come on as you open the door, off when it closes. Ideal for walk-in robes and high-end fitted wardrobes.

From £185 per wardrobe

Smart RGB & RGBW

Full colour-changing strips controlled via app, voice (Alexa/Google) or Hue Bridge. Set scenes, schedule colour changes, sync with music or TV. Perfect for cinema rooms and feature walls.

From £425 typical run
Want LED strips fitted properly?

Free Survey,
Honest Quote

Most LED strip jobs are surveyed within 48 hours. We will tell you straight what hardware is right for your space, what colour temperature works best in each room and where smart control adds value vs being overkill.

Commercial grade strips • 2 year warranty • 50,000hr lifespan
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How it works

From design to install
in five clear steps

1

Free Phone Consultation

Tell us where you want strips fitted. We give you a rough idea of cost and the right strip type for that location.

2

On-Site Survey

We visit, measure run lengths, plan driver positions, identify mains feed points and confirm aluminium channel sizes.

3

Fixed Quote

Written quote covering strips, drivers, channels, switching, smart controls and labour. No surprise extras.

4

Install & Commission

Most strip installs done in half a day to a full day. Fully tested for current draw, dimming behaviour and colour accuracy before sign-off.

5

Walk-Through & Handover

Show you how to operate any smart control, handover any spare driver and certify the mains-side install. 2 year warranty included.

Common mistakes

LED strip mistakes
that lead to early failure

A snapshot of the install issues we are most often called to fix on existing LED installs. Avoid these and your strips will last 10x longer.

!Cheap eBay StripsFail within 12 to 18 months
!No Aluminium ChannelLEDs cook themselves to death
!Undersized DriverBurns out at full brightness
!Wrong Colour TempCool white in a bedroom
!Dot Effect VisibleNo diffuser fitted
!Adhesive Backing OnlyDrops off the wall as it heats
!Voltage DropFar end dimmer than near end
!No Dimmer CompatibleFlickers or refuses to dim
!Driver In Sealed BoxOverheats with no airflow
!Indoor Strip OutsideIP20 strips fitted in IP65 location
!Low CRI StripsCooks colours, makes food look grey
!No Mains IsolatorWhole circuit needs killing for repair

If your existing LEDs have any of these issues. We can rip out and replace properly.

Why C-Lec

Done properly,
built to last

Hardware

Commercial Grade Only

Same strips and drivers used in commercial fitouts. CRI 90+, 24V constant voltage, oversized drivers running cool for proper longevity.

Channels

Aluminium Heat Dissipation

Every strip fitted into proper aluminium channel that doubles as a heatsink. No more LEDs cooking themselves to early failure.

Smart

Hue, Lutron, Shelly Ready

Where smart control matters: Philips Hue, Lutron RA3 or Shelly relay integration. Fully app and voice controlled with proper scene support.

2 Year

Workmanship Warranty

Two year workmanship warranty on every install. Strip failures within warranty replaced free of charge.

Areas we cover

Local cover across
Bedfordshire, Bucks & beyond

We are based in Bedford and cover the wider region for domestic and commercial work. The majority of our jobs come from these towns:

MKBedford & Surrounding Villages MKMilton Keynes (All Postcodes) MKKempston & Wixams MKAmpthill & Flitwick NNNorthampton NNWellingborough & Rushden LULuton & Dunstable LULeighton Buzzard SGBiggleswade & Sandy PESt Neots & Huntingdon HPAylesbury & Tring CBCambridge Outskirts
Frequently asked

LED strip questions, answered fast

How much does LED strip lighting cost to install?
A typical under-cabinet kitchen run starts from £245 fully installed including commercial grade strip, aluminium channel, driver and switching. Stair lighting with PIR sensors runs from £395 per flight. Cove ceiling lighting from £485 per room. Smart RGB installs from £425. Prices include all materials, labour, certification and 2 year warranty.
Why do my existing LED strips keep failing?
Almost always one of three things: the driver is undersized so it burns out; the strip has no aluminium channel so the LEDs overheat and degrade; or the strip itself is a low-quality eBay or Amazon kit running at far higher current than the LEDs are rated for. Proper hardware properly installed lasts 50,000 hours.
Can you install LED strips outside?
Yes. We use IP65 rated strips for outdoor locations: deck edge lighting, garden step lighting, gazebo trim, fence top runs, patio cove lighting and soffit lighting. The driver is housed inside a weatherproof enclosure or fitted indoors with the cable run out to the strip. Good for direct rain exposure year round.
What colour temperature should I use?
For kitchens and bathrooms: 4000K cool white for task lighting. For living rooms and bedrooms: 2700K warm white for ambient glow. For dining rooms: 3000K. Tunable white strips let you switch between cool and warm with a dimmer. Smart RGBW strips give you the full range plus colours.
Are LED strips dimmable?
Yes if specified at quote stage. We use TRIAC dimmable drivers with a compatible wall dimmer for traditional installs. For app and voice control we use smart drivers (Hue, Lutron, Shelly). Mixing the wrong dimmer with the wrong driver causes flicker and short LED life so we always specify the matching pair.
How long should a properly installed LED strip last?
Commercial grade strips properly installed in aluminium channel with an oversized driver typically last 50,000 hours. At 8 hours of use per day that works out to around 17 years. Most failures we are called to fix are within 18 months because of cheap hardware or poor install practice.
Can I use Philips Hue or smart control?
Yes. We install Philips Hue strips, Hue Bridge integrations, Lutron RA3 dimming and Shelly relay smart switching. Strips can be controlled via app, voice (Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit) and traditional wall switches at the same time. Scene support, schedules and music sync all available.
Do you do commercial LED installs?
Yes. We work on commercial LED installs across Bedfordshire, Bucks and Northants for offices, retail units, restaurants, gyms, salons and hotels. Architectural lighting design, feature wall installs, signage backlighting and shopfront strip work all available. Quoted on plans or after a survey.
Book your LED install

LED Strip Lighting,
Installed To Last

Free written quotes, NAPIT registered, commercial grade hardware on every install. Most LED strip jobs surveyed within 48 hours and completed in half a day.

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