Electrical sockets are the lifeblood of any domestic electrical installation; they are found in every home. A single socket in each room was fairly common fifty or more years ago. Because there weren’t many electrical goods on the market, this satisfied the majority of people’s needs.
However, in the twenty-first century, our demands for electricity consumption have increased in tandem with an ever-expanding list of’must have’ gadgets and appliances in our homes. Phone chargers, plug-in speakers, side lamps, computers, TV set boxes, and X-boxes are just a few of the electrical appliances that require a spare socket to be plugged into.
Please contact us if your home is lacking in double sockets; we can add more for you. If you plug too many appliances into one socket or overload an adapter plug, you risk a fire – don’t take the chance!
We can expand your ring main sockets by running extra cable under the floor and chasing in new backboxes and wall sockets. A little’making good’ may be required, but this is the most elegant solution. An additional socket can sometimes be added next to an existing socket – ideal for eliminating the extension lead behind the TV!
In some cases, the cabling and sockets must be surface mounted, which can be accomplished with the help of surface mounted pattress socket boxes and mini-trunking.
If you have single sockets in your home, why not have them converted to double sockets without having to chase walls – no mess, no fuss. If you require more sockets to accommodate phone chargers, a double socket in an integrated USB port is available. You can charge your phone while leaving the other two socket outlets free for other appliances.
If you require a completely new socket circuit for a house extension or new construction, we will design and install the entire circuit for you. The plasterers will plaster the walls after installing the cables, backboxes, and protective capping (first fix). The sockets are then repaired, tested, and energised before we return for the second fix.
Do you own an outbuilding such as a shed, garage, outdoor office, or man cave? With some electrical power to the building, you can make much better use of the space; what better way than to have us install some sockets for you? We’ll provide the appropriate solution for your outdoor structure, whether it’s more rugged sockets for a garage or more elegant white plastic or decorative sockets for a garden office or summer house.
Another socket application that should not be overlooked is the outdoor socket. When you use your electric lawn mower, don’t settle for trailing an extension lead through your house. Allow us to put in a waterproof outdoor socket for you. Sometimes the installation is as simple as feeding power from a socket on the inside of the wall. At times, we may need to install a new circuit or bury an armoured cable underground. Remember, you can leave your Christmas lights or pond pump plugged in with the lid closed and not worry about water leaking in.
Please contact us if you require new sockets for your home. We can arrange for a visit to determine your exact needs and provide you with a free quote.