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Recent Sockets and Switches Installation reviews

Quick and Professional. Highly recommend.

14 X Light switches changed

£250

Mark arrived promptly and was knowledgable and efficient. he explained what he was doing and finished the jobs quickly and well. Mark is pleasant and friendly and I would recommend him to anyone. Good work and thank you.

Replace pendant light and casing on 3 wall sockets

£50

Recommended! Completed the job fast, we had a good laugh and performed some extra tasks free of charge +++ punctual

Sockets has no power. Electrician wanted

£100

Perfect service! Highly recommended, Ashley changed 3 pendants for us - all is done very professionally

Change 3 pendants and 2 switches

£70

lovely guy and highly professional. punctual, reliable, intelligent, super helpful and capable - very positive experience. thank you Josh!

Electrical Jobs - light switches, wiring etc.

£200

Done an amazing and exceptional job. Really polite and does the job at hand very professionally. If you have any electrical needs in your house, you must use his services. Will definitely use his services again! Highly recommend.

Chandelier installation and sockets

£55

What's the average cost of a Sockets and Switches Installation specialist

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Whether you're in the middle of a home renovation or new construction, it always pays to get an expert to install any electric outlet for an extra layer of safety. Electricians cover the entire process–from planning and setting up the necessary framework to the installing wires and control panels. They can even do a final inspection right after to ensure your peace of mind and that your switches and sockets are all safe and ready to use.

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Top Sockets and Switches Installation related questions

It's wise to install sockets in areas where you tend to use your appliances or equipment heavily. For example, you can distribute the outlets around your kitchen island for easy access. This way, you can quickly plug in your blenders, mixers, or coffee makers. Industry experts also recommend dispersing power points in your garage to support your power tools adequately.

Not necessarily. Electricians usually arrive at your doorstep, carrying the necessary tools needed for a particular service. For switch and socket installations, they'll likely require pliers, fishing tools, power drills and hammers, wire strippers, and screwdrivers. For good measure, they may need a voltage tester to inspect the electricity flow as well. In case you have any of these on-hand, you're free to lend your tools to your electrician. Otherwise, you won't have to provide anything beforehand.

If done by an expert, installations take roughly about 30 minutes. But if you need them to extend your electrical source to a new location or install more powerpoints outside your home, then it may take a whole day to complete. There are also rare occasions where they might need to visit your area the next day for further installations and testing.

Definitely! Taskers can lend a helping hand if your outlets aren't producing enough electricity to power your gadgets, or if you have noticed unusual sparks from your sockets. They can help troubleshoot issues and repair them as necessary as well. Some common socket problems include minor loose connections, worn-out receptacles, overloaded circuits, and tripping circuit breakers. If the problem is beyond repairable, they can also assist with replacing your power sockets and install a new one.

It depends on the type of installation service you need, and the regulations set by your local authorities. Usually, permits or licenses are required for new permanent wirings. They are also necessary when altering existing circuits or installing new outlets to different locations. While most minor replacements do not necessarily need special approvals, it is still advisable to get the job done by a licensed and insured electrician.

Aside from distributing electrical sockets around your house, Taskers can assist in redesigning your interior. They can also install new furniture and appliances to improve the functionality of your home. Taskers can even help you declutter your attic or storage areas, and create more usable space. If you want to build a home working station, you can also book a Tasker to set up home wifi and networking gears. 

What do sockets and switches installation services include?

Trained and certified electricians work on socket and light switch installation tasks so you won't have to compromise you and your home's overall safety. They can assemble wirings and cable, connect them to power sources, and inspect if the electricity is flowing adequately right after. Thinking of booking our switch installation service? Here's what you can expect:

Powerpoint installation

Before installing your appliances, it's crucial to secure enough power points to support the electricity flow. Electricians can help you plan, install, and replace or add powerpoints to maximise your area. They start by inspecting your place to identify specific spots where you'll likely need power sockets. The installation process typically involves:

  • unscrewing the cover plates
  • retesting the power source
  • connecting extra cables to existing electrical outlets and stretching them to different locations
  • rewiring cables to the new electrical socket or powerpoint
  • Light switch installation

Light switches are responsible for connecting your electrical lights to the power source. If you need to replace an existing light switch, your electrician can disconnect them for you. Keep in mind, however, that the replacement switch needs to have the same functionality as the old one.

We can help install new light switches if you're in the process of building a new home or renovating your bathroom or kitchen. The process mostly involves rewiring and connecting new cables to the power source and mounting new faceplates. In case you want multi-purpose electrical lights, you can also request for dimmer switch installation.

Outdoor electrical socket installation

Professional electricians can also install outdoor sockets on your balcony, patio, or turf. This way, it's easier and safer to connect your appliances, especially if you're planning to have an outdoor kitchen or barbeque area. 

It's also essential to consider the size of the landscape area, the structure conditions, and all the equipment you're planning to utilise. Electricians can handle the drill, connect cables from indoor to outdoor wall, and rewire your new outdoor electrical outlets accordingly.

Recent Sockets and Switches Installation tasks

Installing smart relays into current light switches

£150

Worth, West Sussex

16th Nov 2024

Hello, I need the following 15 light switches replacing 15x smart relays installed

Electrician - replace lights, switches and sockets

£130

Temple Mills, Greater London

14th Nov 2024

Replace bathroom light (already linked to extractor) Replace kitchen light Secure 3 x ceiling lights (fixture coming off ceiling). Replace switches x 6 Replace sockets x 14 Fix one socket which isn't working

A registered electrician to upgrade my fuse box circuitry and sockets

£1,000

Leyton, Greater London, E10

12th Nov 2024

I have just had a building survey conducted on my house and whilst the wiring is sound the sockets and fuse box need attention.

Check 4 double sockets that are not working and replace/repair

£150

Luton, Kent

11th Nov 2024

4 plug sockets not working, need tested and repaired or replaced

Treadmill needs fixing. Still switches on but then nothing happens.

£100

Parklands, Northamptonshire

10th Nov 2024

treadmill stopped working mid workout. will still switch on, screen lights up and the countdown happens, but nothing happens beyond a click noise. have had a look at the circuit board and the light comes on, so not sure if the issue is there or in the motor.

Replace some light switches, fittings and plugs

£80

New Cross Gate, Greater London

10th Nov 2024

I need the following replaced 2 light switches 1 ceiling light pendant 1 electrical plug socket casing My fuse box has not been labelled, so I'm not confident doing it myself. You will need equipment to test the power. I can provide a ladder for the light pendant. Daytime is best as there is no other light source in the room where most of the work will be done.

Qualified electrician Fit 3 sockets plus EICR ++

£240

Putney Heath, Greater London

9th Nov 2024

Cut in and fit 4 double sockets (provided) cabling for you to proivde circa 30 m max, fix an intermitant downlight, replace a toilet extractor fan, fit 5 kickboard lights provided, uprate the RCD Amp from 63 to 80A provided, provided PAT and EIRC for the house Normal electrician has moved away so seeking a new one see video of items in house

Change a light switch and 2 sockets

£30

Guildford Park, Surrey

9th Nov 2024

We have a light switch we need changing from dimmer to standard and 2 sockets. We have plastic currently and brass ones to swap.

Gareth was great and very helpful! You can tell he’s very knowledgeable and did a great job with our electrics.

Change 4 sockets

£60

Canary Wharf, Greater London

5th Nov 2024

Change 4 double socket fronts i have the new ones ready

Fix lightings and switches

£100

Leicester Forest East, Leicestershire

5th Nov 2024

Install lights in dining room, bedroom and hallway. Split the light switch in dining room (currently one switch for two lights)

Change 6 sockets

£40

Denmark Hill, Greater London, SE5

4th Nov 2024

Change plug sockets in kitchen

Cosmetic touch around light switches

£50

Spitalfields, Greater London

4th Nov 2024

After the electrician put these switches on, I tried to put it back and patch around with polly filla, it didn’t go as planned. I would like to get this fixed. Ideally someone who could do both electric work and the cosmetic stuff on the wall.

Electrical sockets fixed in house and lights

£120

Black Corner, West Sussex

3rd Nov 2024

Need to have electrical works on sockets making to Work in all house and lights

Install dimmer switches and replace outside light

£100

Ashley Park, Surrey

1st Nov 2024

I have two existing light dimmer switches that need replacing, plus another that I want to change from a standard on/off switch to a dimmer. I also have a porch light that I want to replace with a different one. The existing one is already wired in so just needs switching over

Did a good job on our lights and switches

Provision a few more sockets and a light in the garage and bathroomss

£150

Brinklow, Buckinghamshire

31st Oct 2024

Need to provision few additional sockets in the garage and the house + light in the garage. This is a new build home.

Install extra electrical plug sockets

£50

Dover, Kent

31st Oct 2024

Take electricity from existing socket (x2) and create a double plug socket in another room so this will require drilling a hole through a wall and trailing the cables. Unsure about costs so please advise and quote accordingly. Budget only set as unsure.

Electrician to replace sockets & assess electrical issues

£100

Farringdon, Greater London

20th Sep 2024

I’m looking for an qualified electrician to replace 7 x old plastic switches with new chrome ones, 2 x old plug sockets with blanking plates (materials supplied). I also have two bathroom fans which have been installed but need to be wired so that they turn on/off via the lightswitch. I would also like advice and a quote on how to fix some non working lighting (I believe may need new transformers) the job can then be priced & paid separately. Ideally Monday 23 Sept anytime from 9-4pm.

John did an amazing job fixing some dodgy work done by some previous builders. He arrived on time, was friendly, polite & helpful. He fixed the problems and gave helpful advice. Highly recommend using him for your job.

Replace 2 dimmer switches

£150

Hoxton, Greater London

8th Aug 2024

I have 2 dimmer switches that have stopped dimming (just switch light on and off), they need fixing by a professional electrician

Great job and good communication

Install two smart switches- switches supplied

£100

Belsize Park, Greater London

3rd Jul 2024

One of the plugs is connected to the toilet fan and for the life of me I cannot get it to work so it needs someone with a better understanding of electrics. The other is a simple swap out in the bedroom. The switch is single gang with common and live but ciuld be a trigger switch as it does not trigger the fan!

Great guy and very conscientious to do the job properly