Socket Installation in South Croydon
Socket installation in South Croydon for extra double sockets, USB sockets and weatherproof outdoor sockets. We add them to a suitable circuit, finish them neatly and test everything, with a free quote first.
- NAPIT registered electrician
- 40 years in business
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- 24/7 emergency call-outs
Socket installation in South Croydon
- 01
Types of socket we fit
Standard double sockets, sockets with USB-A and USB-C charging ports, switched fused spurs for fixed appliances, floor sockets and weatherproof outdoor sockets. We can also fit flat-plate or metal finishes to match the light switches already in the same room.
- 02
Adding to an existing circuit
Most extra sockets can be added to an existing ring or radial circuit, as long as it's in good condition and not overloaded. We test the circuit first. If it isn't suitable, or you need several new sockets in one area, a new circuit may be the better option.
- 03
Outdoor and kitchen sockets
Outdoor sockets need a weatherproof cover and RCD protection, and are useful for garden tools, pressure washers and lighting. Kitchen sockets must be placed sensibly away from sinks and hobs, and larger cookers need their own circuit rather than a plug-in socket.
What to expect from socket installation
Tell us how many sockets you need and where. We check the circuit they'll join, look at the cable route and decide whether the sockets can be surface or flush mounted. Flush sockets look neater but may mean cutting into plaster, which needs filling afterwards.
On the day, we isolate the circuit, run the cable, fit the back boxes and connect the sockets. Each one is tested for correct polarity and earthing before we switch back on. You get a Minor Works Certificate for the new sockets.
What's included
- Circuit checked before we add to it
- Flush or surface-mounted sockets
- USB and outdoor options
- Polarity and earth testing
- Minor Works Certificate
How it works
Get in touch
Call or send a message about the job. For urgent faults we aim to respond the same day, with no call-out charge.
Visit and free quote
An electrician comes out, checks the job and talks you through the options, then you get a free, no-obligation quote.
Tested and certified
When the work is finished, we test everything we've worked on and hand over the right certificate for the job.
Socket installation questions
Can you add sockets without chasing walls in my South Croydon home?
Often, yes. Sockets can be surface mounted, or cables can run under floorboards and drop down inside stud walls. Where we do need to cut into solid walls, we keep the chase as small as possible and leave it ready for filling.
Are USB sockets worth having in a home or office?
They're handy in bedrooms, kitchens and home offices, as they free up plug sockets and reduce the number of separate chargers lying around. Choose ones with USB-C if you have newer phones or laptops. They fit a standard back box, so they can replace an existing socket.
How many sockets can go on one circuit in South Croydon?
There's no fixed number in the regulations. What matters is the floor area the circuit serves and the load on it. We check the size of the circuit, its protection and what's already plugged in, and add a new circuit if the existing one would be overloaded.
Do I need an electrician to fit an outdoor socket?
Yes, it's best to. An outdoor socket needs a weatherproof fitting, RCD protection and a cable route that's protected from damage. It's also work that should be tested and certified. We'll fit it where it's most useful, such as near the patio or driveway.
Socket installation across South Croydon and Croydon
We fit sockets in homes and businesses throughout these areas. Choose yours to see more.
Further installation work in South Croydon
Book socket installation in South Croydon
Tell us how many sockets you'd like and which rooms they're for, and we'll give you a free quote.