About this service
Additional sockets reduce reliance on extension leads and put power where equipment is actually used. They may be added to a suitable existing circuit, supplied from a fused connection arrangement or installed on a new circuit when load, layout or circuit condition requires it.
The best route depends on floor construction, wall finish, access above or below, and whether surface containment is acceptable. We also check RCD protection and test the circuit before and after alteration.
Common problems we help with
Extension leads used permanently
Trailing leads and multi-way adaptors often indicate that the room lacks enough fixed outlets.
One double socket serves several high-use items
Home offices, television areas and kitchens can accumulate equipment around a single point.
Sockets hidden behind furniture
A layout change can make existing outlets inaccessible and place stress on plugs and cables.
No power in a converted space
Lofts, garages and garden rooms often need a properly designed supply rather than a lead from the house.
How we carry out the work
Check the proposed load and circuit
We identify what will be connected and whether the existing circuit can be extended safely.
Agree positions and routes
Height, furniture, cable zones, wall construction and making good are considered before cutting begins.
Install and test
New outlets are connected, earthed and tested with the altered circuit before handover.
What is normally included?
- Initial discussion about the property, symptoms, priorities and timescale
- Assessment of the relevant circuit, equipment, access and existing protection
- A written scope for the proposed additional sockets work
- The agreed installation or repair work, with disruption kept to a reasonable minimum
- Inspection, electrical testing and appropriate handover documentation
Before the work starts
- The exact result expected from the additional sockets work
- Condition and capacity of the existing circuit
- Cable routes, access and protection of finishes
- Testing, certification and any future requirements
What affects the price?
The price depends on the existing installation and the amount of work required. For additional sockets, the main factors normally include:
- Extent of the work and material specification
- Accessibility and working conditions
- Alterations needed to the existing installation
- Inspection, testing and documentation
Testing, certificates and handover
Once the installation work is complete, we inspect and test it and provide the records that apply to the job.
- Completed electrical test results
- Applicable certificate or minor-works record
- Operating and isolation explanation
- A written record of the completed work
Additional Sockets questions
Can sockets be added from the nearest existing socket?
Sometimes, but the circuit arrangement and existing spur connections must be established first.
How long does one socket take?
Access and wall construction make more difference than the accessory itself. A surface outlet is usually quicker than a concealed route.
Do new sockets need RCD protection?
Current work commonly requires additional RCD protection. We assess the existing circuit and distribution equipment.
Booking the work
What happens after you contact us
1. Discuss the job
Tell us about the property, the symptoms or the result you want. Photographs and model numbers are often helpful.
2. Inspect and quote
We check the relevant installation and give you a written quotation showing what is included.
3. Complete and test
We carry out the agreed work, verify it electrically and explain any controls, labels or certificates at handover.