Like-for-like ceiling swaps for a rented porch
Wiring: a like-for-like swap on the existing ceiling point, with no new cable, isn't notifiable in England or Wales; a new circuit is (Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own rules). Fixing: uses the existing ceiling point; your tenancy agreement decides whether you may swap it. 7 like-for-like ceiling swaps for a porch: median price £113, from £34 to £196.
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Changing a fixed light is usually fine in a private tenancy, but there’s no single national rule — check your tenancy agreement.
Changing a fixed light needs your landlord’s written consent — though they can’t unreasonably refuse.
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Two answers
- Wiringa like-for-like swap on the existing ceiling point, with no new cable, isn't notifiable in England or Wales; a new circuit is (Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own rules)
- Fixinguses the existing ceiling point; your tenancy agreement decides whether you may swap it
Why no ceiling pendants here
A ceiling pendant connects to a ceiling point and screws to the ceiling. As a renter, that needs an electrician and possibly your landlord’s consent. If you already have a ceiling point and permission, see pendants by ceiling height.
The numbers for this situation
- Models7
- Share of our porch rangeunder 1 %
- Median price£113
- Price range£34–£196
Worked out, not measured
Where these facts come from
- Two answers — wiring and fixing — counted over the lights listed, from each maker's stated power supply and mount. Checked against 14 matching lights in our catalogue snapshot of 2026-09-27; 7 can be bought now. Same sums on every page, release families-2026-09-29.
All the numbers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Wiring | a like-for-like swap on the existing ceiling point, with no new cable, isn't notifiable in England or Wales; a new circuit is (Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own rules) |
| Fixing | uses the existing ceiling point; your tenancy agreement decides whether you may swap it |




















