Socket and Switch Installation Liverpool
New sockets, socket repairs, plug socket replacement and light switches. Fixed prices, same day where we can, across every Liverpool postcode. £80 minimum job.
Socket and Switch Services and Pricing
Fixed prices for every Liverpool socket and switch job. There is an £80 minimum charge on any job, so it pays to get a few things done in the same visit.
A brand new power outlet where you need one. Right next to an existing socket it is £80. Further away, or on a different wall, it is £160 because there is a lot more cable to run.
- ✓ £80 beside an existing socket
- ✓ £160 metres away or another wall
- ✓ Single or double sockets
- ✓ All wiring and materials included
A fresh look without any new cable. Ideal when the sockets are in the right places but look tired. £25 with a new white face from us, or £20 per socket if you buy your own chrome or brushed steel plates.
- ✓ New face and screws included
- ✓ All finishes available
- ✓ Same-day service
- ✓ Perfect for room refreshes
Power outside for the garden, patio, drive or garage. Weatherproof and RCD protected, all year round.
- ✓ IP65 weatherproof rated
- ✓ RCD protected circuit
- ✓ Power washers, tools and lighting
- ✓ Garage and shed power options
Some older Liverpool homes have hardly any sockets. In those, a new circuit from the fuseboard often works out cheaper than spurring off the old wiring again and again.
- ✓ New circuit from the fuseboard
- ✓ Multiple sockets in one visit
- ✓ Cost-effective for older homes
- ✓ Less damage to original walls
What Decides Whether It Is £80 or £160
One thing: how far the new socket is from the nearest existing one. Cable is the work.
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An £80 minimum charge applies to any job. A single £15 switch swap on its own still costs £80, so most people line up a few jobs for the same visit.
Socket Repair and Replacement in Liverpool
Socket stopped working, gone loose in the wall or showing scorch marks? We repair and replace plug sockets across every Liverpool postcode, often the same day.
Stop using it now and switch the circuit off at the fuse box. Burning around the pins means heat where there should not be any. Ring us the same day.
Usually a loose connection at the socket or the one before it on the ring. We find it, fix it and test the circuit.
That points at the circuit rather than the socket. Check the fuse box first for a tripped breaker. If it will not reset, there is a fault and we will trace it.
The back box has usually pulled out of the plaster. We refit it properly rather than screwing it back into crumbling wall.
A cracked face exposes live parts. A new face is £25, and while we are there we check the connections behind it.
Something on that circuit is leaking to earth. It could be the socket or something plugged into it. We test the circuit to find which.
Socket repairs start at £80, our minimum charge for any job. That covers the visit, the fault finding and the repair on most straightforward faults. Anything bigger is quoted before we start.
Call 07399 676656If your power is off across the whole property, that is an emergency rather than a socket repair. See emergency electrician Liverpool, available 24/7.
Still Relying on Extension Leads?
Extension leads start a lot of house fires. Electrical Safety First says overloading sockets and daisy chaining leads causes thousands of them every year in the UK.
Older Liverpool homes were built for a handful of appliances. Victorian terraces, Edwardian semis and 1960s builds usually had one or two sockets in a room. That is nowhere near enough now.
The solution is having additional sockets installed exactly where you need them. A couple of hours work and the hazard is gone permanently.
Why Extension Leads Are Risky
Plugging too many high-wattage appliances into one lead causes overheating and can start a fire
Plugging one lead into another doubles the risk. Fire services warn against it
Leads across floors are a trip hazard, especially for children and elderly residents
Cables run under floor coverings overheat and cannot be checked for damage
The solution is a properly installed socket where you actually need one.
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Beyond a standard socket, these are the jobs Liverpool homeowners ask us about most. All fixed pricing, same-day where possible.
Hidden Sockets Behind Your TV
One of the jobs we get asked for most. We put a double socket right behind the TV so no cables show. We can also run the HDMI, aerial and streaming cables inside the wall for a completely clean finish.
Plenty of people spend good money on a wall mount and then spoil it with a cable trailing down to the nearest socket. We do it properly first time.
Kitchen Socket Upgrades
Kitchens need more sockets than any other room. Kettle, toaster, coffee machine, microwave and air fryer all fight over the same two outlets. We add sockets above the worktop, fit USB charging points, and match the finish to your units in chrome or brushed steel.
Planning a new kitchen in Aigburth, Allerton or Mossley Hill? Plan your socket positions before the units go in. We advise at the planning stage at no charge.
Outdoor and Garden Sockets
An outdoor socket changes how you use the garden. Power washers, mowers, tools, garden lights, hot tubs and festoon lighting all need power outside. We fit IP65 weatherproof sockets with RCD protection, safe in any weather.
We also wire sheds, workshops and garages across all Liverpool postcodes for lighting and power, with high impact sockets where they are needed.
What an outdoor socket costs: £150 supplied and fitted where it comes off an existing indoor circuit nearby. That covers the IP65 weatherproof socket, the RCD protection and the fitting. If it needs its own circuit from the fuseboard, or the run is a long one down the garden, we survey it and price it before starting.
After an outside tap as well? That is plumbing rather than electrical work, and our sister company Liverpool Emergency Plumber fits those.
Light Switch Installation Liverpool
Swaps, dimmers, two way switches and relocations. Three different jobs at three very different prices.
Changing a Switch for a New One
Like for like. The new switch goes on the existing back box and wiring. Chrome, brushed steel, black nickel or plain white, whatever matches the room.
At £15 each this only makes sense in numbers, because the £80 minimum still applies. Five switches in one visit is £80. One switch on its own is also £80.
Adding a Second Switch
The classic one is a two way switch beside the bed so you can turn the bedroom light off without getting up, on top of the switch by the door.
This needs new cable between the two switch positions, which is why it costs more than a swap.
Relocating a Switch
Moving a switch to a better position, usually after a room is redecorated or a door is rehung.
The price depends on what the switch controls, how many gangs it has, whether it is two way, and how far it is moving. We confirm the figure before we start.
Looking for dimmers, smart switches or anything to do with the lights themselves? See our lighting installation page for spotlights, pendants and outdoor lighting.
Socket and Switch Finishes
Every finish comes with matching light switches, cooker points and USB outlets, so a whole room can be done to match. Buy your own plates and we fit them for £20 a socket.
The standard finish. Neutral, suits any room, and the cheapest option. It is what most Liverpool homes have.
Popular in kitchens and bathrooms, and it matches chrome taps. A big step up from white for very little money.
A smooth matt finish that suits modern rooms. We fit it in a lot of Liverpool kitchens.
Suits period homes and Victorian terraces. We fit a lot of it in Wavertree and Toxteth.
A modern finish that is getting more popular in living rooms and home offices. It suits a bolder look.
Replacing Every Socket and Switch in a Room or a Whole House
Old white plastic goes yellow. It is the quickest thing to notice in a tired room and one of the cheapest to put right.
Discoloured sockets and scorched switch plates make a property look neglected in photos and at viewings. Swapping the lot for fresh white is a half day job that lifts every room, and it costs a fraction of redecorating.
Chrome or brushed steel sockets and switches pull a kitchen together with the taps and the appliances. Most people do the kitchen first, then end up doing the living room too.
You do not have to live with the previous owner's yellowed plastic. A face change uses the existing wiring and back box, so nothing gets chased into a wall and nothing gets made good afterwards.
What a Full Refresh Actually Costs
Face changes are £25 each and switch swaps are £15 each, so the sums are simple. Here are three real jobs.
The most common one. Usually done in chrome or brushed steel to match the taps.
A two bed flat done in fresh white before it goes back on the market. Half a day on site.
A three bed semi, every room. One visit, one price, and the place looks years newer.
Want chrome? Buy your own and pay less. Our £25 includes a new white plastic face. If you would rather pick your own chrome, brushed steel, brass or black nickel plates, buy them wherever you like and we fit them for £20 per socket. You choose exactly the finish you want and the fitting costs you less.
That takes the kitchen job above from £180 down to £150, and the whole house from £500 down to £430, with you buying the plates.
While we are there. Every plate that comes off is a chance to look at the connections behind it. If we find anything loose or scorched we tell you and quote it separately. We never do the work without asking first.
Get a Refresh QuoteWhy Choose Ideal Electrical for Socket Installation?
Liverpool's trusted socket and switch specialists. NICEIC approved.
Every job meets the current BS 7671 wiring regulations. You get a certificate for any notifiable work.
Most socket installations completed within hours. Book in the morning and your sockets are working by afternoon.
No hidden costs. Your quote includes all materials, labour and testing. No invoice surprises on the day.
We cover your floors and surfaces, work clean, and tidy up before we leave.
Victorian terraces, Edwardian semis, 1960s builds. We know how Liverpool houses are wired and where a cable can run safely.
One small job still costs £80, so we tell you upfront. Line up a few sockets and switches in one visit and you get far more for the same call-out.
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CALL 07399 676656What Our Customers Say
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Really great service end to end , Super quick response to our original enquiry for a full rewire of a 3 bed bungalow in Heswall. We explained that we needed to do the work asap and Michael and his team did exactly that. They did an excellent job, advised us on certain aspects and the quality of the install was second to none - all done in 4 days flat! amazing and credit were credits due - top team - wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
Very pleased with the service, extremely prompt, efficient, they even checked all sockets in the house, highly recommended, thanks again for the help.
Excellent communication, showed up on time, completed work and sent out certificates very promptly. Would highly recommend!
Socket Installation Across All Liverpool Areas
We cover every Liverpool postcode. Old terrace, 1930s semi or new flat, the price is the same wherever you are.
Socket Installation Questions Liverpool
Straight answers to what Liverpool homeowners ask most about socket installation.
COSTHow much does it cost to add a new socket in Liverpool?
It depends on one thing: how far the new socket is from the nearest existing one.
Right beside an existing socket it is £80, supplied and fitted. A few metres away, or on a different wall, it is £160, because we have to run a lot more cable and make good afterwards.
Both include the wiring, the back box, the socket face and the fitting. An £80 minimum charge applies to any job, so if you only want one small thing done it is worth getting a few done at once.
UPGRADECan you upgrade single sockets to double sockets?
Yes. Upgrading a single socket to a double is one of our most common jobs across Liverpool. It uses the existing wiring and back box in most cases and costs £25 per socket. It instantly doubles your available plug points with no new cabling needed. We can also upgrade doubles to USB combo sockets at a similar cost.
REPAIRDo you repair or replace a broken plug socket?
Yes, across every Liverpool postcode and often the same day.
The usual faults are a dead socket from a loose connection, one hanging off the wall where the back box has pulled out of the plaster, a cracked face, or a socket that keeps tripping the RCD. Repairs start at £80, our minimum charge, which covers the visit, the fault finding and the repair on most straightforward faults.
If a socket has scorch marks or smells of burning, switch that circuit off at the fuse box and ring us the same day.
OUTDOORHow much does an outdoor socket cost?
£150 supplied and fitted where it runs off an existing indoor circuit nearby. That covers the IP65 weatherproof socket, the RCD protection and the fitting.
If it needs its own circuit from the fuseboard, or the run is a long one down the garden, we survey it and give you the price before we start.
SWITCHESHow much to change a light switch?
A like for like swap is £15 per switch. Adding a second switch, such as a two way by the bed, is £120, because cable has to be run between the two positions. Relocating one is £90 to £150 depending on what it controls, how many gangs, whether it is two way and how far it moves.
Remember the £80 minimum. One £15 swap on its own still costs £80, so it is worth doing several at once.
SAFETYAre extension leads actually dangerous?
Yes, when misused. Overloaded extension leads and daisy-chained leads are one of the leading causes of electrical fires in UK homes according to Electrical Safety First. The risk multiplies when high-powered appliances share the same lead. The permanent solution is having additional sockets installed exactly where you need them.
REFRESHCan you replace every socket and switch in the house?
Yes, and it is one of our favourite jobs. Old white plastic yellows over the years and it makes a room look tired long before anything else does.
Face changes are £25 each and switch swaps are £15 each, so a kitchen with 6 sockets and 2 switches is £180, a two bed flat with 8 sockets and 6 switches is £290, and a three bed semi with 14 sockets and 10 switches is £500.
Those prices include new white plastic faces from us. If you want chrome, brushed steel, brass or black nickel, buy the plates yourself wherever you like and we fit them for £20 per socket, which works out cheaper than our white option.
FINISHESWhat socket finishes do you offer?
We install sockets in white plastic, chrome, brushed steel, antique brass and black nickel. Matching light switches, cooker points and USB outlets are available in all finishes. Chrome and brushed steel are particularly popular for kitchen upgrades across Liverpool. Antique brass suits the Victorian terraces found in Wavertree, Toxteth and Anfield.
TVCan you hide cables behind a wall-mounted TV?
Yes. We install a double socket directly behind the TV bracket so there are no visible cables dropping down the wall. We can also conceal HDMI, aerial and device cables within the wall cavity for a completely clean finish. This is one of our most satisfying jobs and the difference it makes to the room is significant.
CIRCUITWhen would you recommend a new circuit rather than extra sockets?
If your Liverpool property has very few sockets, say one per bedroom, a completely new circuit from the consumer unit is often more economical than running cable extensions from each existing socket. It causes less wall damage and gives you a clean dedicated circuit. We assess this for free and recommend whichever is better value for your specific property.
REGULATIONSDo I need a certificate for new sockets?
Adding a socket to an existing circuit does not need a Part P Building Regulations notification. We still test everything, and we can give you a minor works certificate if you want one. A brand new circuit from the fuseboard is notifiable, and we handle that through our NICEIC competent person scheme at no extra cost.
Other Electrical Services in Liverpool
Fixed-price electrical work across all Liverpool areas. All work NICEIC approved.
Socket Installation Liverpool: Why Not DIY?
A new socket has to be added to the ring or radial circuit properly, or you overload it. It does not always need a Part P notification, but any wiring work in a kitchen or bathroom does. Electrical Safety First says use a qualified electrician every time, above all in older homes where the wiring may already be tired.
We are an independent Liverpool electrical company. Every socket we fit meets the current 18th Edition BS 7671 wiring regulations. One socket in an Anfield terrace or a whole kitchen in Allerton, the price and the standard are the same.
How Many Sockets Should Each Room Have?
A rough guide: 3 or 4 doubles in a bedroom, 4 or 5 in a living room, and at least 4 above a kitchen worktop, plus a spur each for the cooker, the washer and the dishwasher. Most older Liverpool homes fall well short.
Liverpool housing, above all the Victorian and Edwardian stock, was wired when a home ran a fraction of what yours runs now. If your sockets are on the skirting boards, or you have fewer than two doubles in a room, it is worth booking an EICR inspection alongside a socket upgrade.
We also install sockets and switches across nearby areas:
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