Have the idea of installing, moving or replacing a socket? Then it is useful to know the exact price for this project. Renoca will guide you through the costs involved if you want to install or move a socket by a recognised specialist.
What does it cost to install a socket?
The average cost of installing a socket is around £80, depending on your requirements and the distance from your meter box. There are also projects like replacing a socket or moving a socket, generally these are cheaper projects. See all costs regarding new wall sockets in the cost overview below:
| Replace socket: project type | Average price per socket (including materials, installation and VAT) | Average price per extra metre (including materials, installation and VAT) |
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| Installation socket installation | £ 60 – £ 115 | ||
| Replace socket | £ 25 – £ 45 | ||
| Plug outlet in meter cupboard | £45 – £60 | ||
| Move plug socket (less than 2 metres in plaster or aerated concrete) | £50 – £60 | ||
| Move plug socket (less than 2 metres in plaster or aerated concrete) | £50 – £75 | ||
| Move plug socket (less than 2 metres in plaster or aerated concrete) £75 | £ 10 | ||
| Move plug socket (less than 2 m in solid concrete) | £ 75 – £ 90 | £ 15 |
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Price examples
Would you like to have power sockets installed, replaced or relocated? The price varies from project to project. Check out some handy price examples below:
Priciest:
It is necessary to install a socket. You choose the cheapest option and that is a single and ungrounded socket. The cost you will incur is between £25 and £50 per socket.
Safest:
In older homes, you will usually find single, ungrounded sockets. Ungrounded sockets are fine for appliances where the risk of short circuits is minimal, such as lamps and chargers. In the kitchen, on the other hand, you need more earthed sockets. This is because grilling appliances, the toaster and the kettle have a higher risk of short circuits. Depending on the number of socket outlets to be replaced and their location in the house, replacing 8 socket outlets costs an average of £ 60 to £ 150. Replacing several socket outlets is proportionally cheaper than replacing just one. This has to do with the one-off call-out fee.
Most complete:
You want to move sockets as well as install new ones to increase convenience and improve appearance. Depending on the number of additional sockets, the number you want to move and the distance they need to be moved, you should expect to pay between £50 and £90 per socket.
How is the price for installing a socket made up?
The price for installing a socket consists of material and labour costs. Most electricians include the disposal and call-out charges in their hourly rate.
The labour costs are comparatively quite high, because in most cases the electrician has to do a lot of labour to install a socket. This includes work such as milling in the wall and pulling cables through. Material costs, on the other hand, are relatively low. The average price for the materials needed for a wall socket is around £12. The average labour costs for the installation or replacement of a socket are £67. These factors are briefly explained below.
Choice 1: Type of project
Consider carefully whether it is necessary to relocate a socket. Perhaps installing a new socket will also suffice, a project that is a lot less labour-intensive. The price difference is up to £25 per socket.
Choice 2: Place of the socket
A socket close to an electricity point will take fewer hours of labour than one further away. When moving an outlet, most specialists use a maximum distance of 2 metres. Is the distance greater than the set maximum? If so, you will have to pay a fixed rate of £10 to £15 per extra metre on average.
Choice 3: The type of wall for relocation
The speed at which the specialist works will depend on the type of wall. Routing in the wall is not the easiest task. Most electricians therefore charge a lower rate for a plaster or aerated concrete wall and, on the contrary, a higher rate for a solid concrete wall. Moving an electrical socket in a solid concrete wall will easily cost £25 more than in a plaster or aerated concrete wall.
Choice 4: Hourly rate or fixed total price
If the specialist charges an hourly rate, you will be dependent on the efficiency and speed of the electrician. This affects the total amount. On average, an electrician costs £40 per hour. In most cases, it is advisable to agree on a total price in advance. That way, you know exactly where you stand and there are no surprises.
Choice 5: Extra options
In addition to fitting, replacing or moving wall sockets, you have a choice of extra options. Below are some of these extra options that are a useful addition to your indoor and outdoor power sockets.
| Extra option | Average price (including materials, installation and VAT) | Description |
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| Child lock on socket | £10 | Protects curious small children from easily accessing the socket. |
| Time switch as socket | £ 15 | Nice to switch off appliances or lights when you’re not at home or unable to switch them off yourself. |
| Outdoor socket column | £ 90 | A socket in a column at any location in your garden. |
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