Socket installation
Adding or moving mains sockets and switches, priced per accessory once the first one on a circuit has been done. Socket installation cost guide
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Why people have it done
- Power reaches where it is used, so appliances stop running on trailing extension leads.
- Sockets move as a room changes use, rather than the furniture working around the wiring.
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Common problems
Socket Making A Buzzing Noise
A plug socket in your home is making a buzzing, crackling, or humming noise.
Burning Smell From A Socket
You can smell burning coming from a plug socket: a sign of potential electrical fire.
Socket Sparking
A plug socket is sparking, arcing, or producing flashes of light during normal use.
Socket Loose Or Wobbly
A plug socket is loose on the wall and moves or wobbles when you plug something in or pull a plug out.
Socket Hot To Touch
A plug socket in your home feels hot when you touch it, even when nothing is plugged in.
Plug Sparks When Switched On
You see a spark or flash at the socket when you turn the switch on with a plug inserted.