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Additional Sockets and Switches for a More Practical Home
Stop relying on awkward extension leads and sockets in the wrong places.
SM Electrical Services installs and relocates sockets, switches and suitable USB outlets for homes, home offices and managed properties.
Make the room work around you
The way we use our homes changes.
A spare bedroom becomes an office, a television moves to another wall or a kitchen needs more convenient power for everyday appliances.
If you’re constantly swapping plugs or running extension leads across the room, additional sockets can make the space safer, tidier and easier to use.
SM Electrical Services will assess the existing installation, discuss where power is needed and advise on practical positions before the work begins.
Socket and switch services
Additional sockets
Add power points in bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, hallways, home offices, utility spaces and other suitable areas.
Socket relocation
Move sockets to better positions when furniture, appliances or the layout of a room changes.
Additional switches
Add or reposition switches to make lighting easier to control from the places you naturally enter and leave the room.
USB sockets
Install suitable socket outlets with integrated USB charging where appropriate for the room and the electrical installation.
Home office power
Plan enough sockets for computers, monitors, printers, chargers and other equipment without creating a tangle of extension leads.
Will walls need to be opened?
The installation method depends on the property and where the new socket or switch is required.
In some homes, cables can be routed through floor voids, ceiling spaces or existing routes. In others, the wall may need to be chased so the cable can be concealed.
We’ll explain the likely cable route and any disruption before the quotation is agreed.
SM Electrical Services completes the electrical work and leaves the working area tidy. Plastering and decorating are not included.
Safety and circuit suitability
Adding a socket isn’t simply a matter of connecting another outlet.
The existing circuit needs to be checked for suitability, and the position and intended load need to be considered.
Our electricians inspect the relevant area, install the new accessories safely and provide certification where required.
Frequently asked questions
Sockets can be added in most rooms, but the position, cable route and existing circuit need to be assessed first.
Bathrooms and outdoor areas have additional requirements.
Extension leads can be useful temporarily, but relying on several leads or adaptors may be a sign that the room needs more permanent socket outlets.
Overloading should always be avoided.
Yes. We can assess the existing wiring and propose a suitable new position.
Yes, where suitable. We can discuss the type of outlet and whether it’s the best option for the space.
Usually not. Additional sockets can often be added to a suitable existing circuit, although testing may identify issues that need to be addressed first.
The timescale depends on the number of sockets, access and the cable route.
We’ll confirm the expected duration after assessing the work.
Add power where you actually need it
Tell us which rooms are causing frustration and where you’d like sockets or switches.
We’ll assess the options and provide a clear quotation for safe, tidy installation.
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