What's Included in Our Additional Sockets & Switches Service
We assess your existing circuits to work out the safest way to add new sockets or switches without overloading what's already there, then run new wiring where needed and fit the new points neatly. This covers everything from a single extra socket in a home office to multiple new points across a kitchen refit or workshop fit-out, including USB sockets, outdoor sockets, and switched fused spurs for larger appliances.
Why Choose Paredes Electrical for Additional Sockets & Switches
- Careful assessment of existing circuits before adding new load
- Neat, tidy installation with minimal disruption to walls and decor
- Options including USB sockets, outdoor sockets and dimmer switches
- All new circuits tested and certified once complete
- Same-day completion for most straightforward jobs
We're a small, local team rather than a national call centre, so when you get in touch about additional sockets & switches you speak directly to someone who can give you a straight answer. Every job is carried out by our own NAPIT-registered electricians, so you know exactly who is doing the work and the standard to expect.
Our Additional Sockets & Switches Process
Let us know how many sockets or switches you need and roughly where, and we'll talk through the best way to wire them in given your existing setup. We agree a price upfront, then carry out the work carefully, running cables discreetly and fitting the new sockets or switches neatly. Once complete, we test the new circuits and existing ones they connect to, and leave the area clean and tidy.
Signs You Might Need Additional Sockets & Switches
Common reasons to add sockets include relying heavily on extension leads and adapters, a kitchen or home office with too few power points for modern appliances, no outdoor sockets for garden tools or lighting, or planning a renovation that changes how a room is used. Overloaded extension leads and multi-plug adapters are also a common fire risk worth addressing properly.
Getting an Accurate Quote
Pricing for additional sockets depends on how many you need, how far the cable run is from your existing consumer unit or circuit, and whether any wall chasing or surface trunking is involved. We'll always assess the job and give you a clear price before starting, whether it's a single extra socket or a full kitchen's worth of new power points across Northampton, Milton Keynes or Wellingborough.
Something Worth Knowing
It's worth thinking ahead when adding sockets, not just fitting for what you need today but considering how a room might be used in future. Home offices increasingly need more power points than older properties were built with, kitchens benefit from sockets positioned for specific appliances rather than generic placement, and outdoor spaces are increasingly used for entertaining, lighting and charging equipment. We're happy to talk through your plans for a room, not just the immediate request, so the sockets we fit make sense for how you'll actually use the space over the coming years, not just right now.
Serving Northampton, Milton Keynes and Wellingborough
This is one of our most frequently requested services across Northampton, Milton Keynes and Wellingborough, reflecting how much modern life depends on having power where you actually need it, not just where a house was originally wired decades ago. Whether it's a single extra socket or planning out a whole room's worth of power points, we're happy to advise on the best layout for how you'll use the space.
If you're planning a wider renovation or refit that includes multiple rooms, we can plan out socket and switch positions as part of a broader first-fix and second-fix schedule, coordinating with other trades where needed so the electrical work fits smoothly around plastering, decorating and fitting new kitchens or bathrooms.
Frequently Asked Questions: Additional Sockets & Switches
Can you add a socket for a specific appliance like a washing machine or oven?
Yes, we regularly fit dedicated switched sockets for larger appliances, sized and protected correctly for the load.
Do you fit sockets in commercial premises as well as homes?
Yes, we install additional sockets and switches for offices, shops and other commercial premises, often working around business hours.
How disruptive is adding new sockets to my walls?
We work as neatly as possible and can offer surface-mounted trunking as a less invasive alternative to chasing cables into walls, if you'd prefer.
Can I request specific socket colours or finishes?
Yes, we can fit a range of socket and switch finishes to match your decor, from standard white plastic through to brushed steel and other styles.
How quickly can additional sockets be installed?
Most straightforward jobs, adding a handful of sockets, can be completed in a single visit. Larger jobs involving new circuits may take a little longer, we'll confirm timing when we quote.
Can you add a socket for a specific appliance like a washing machine or oven?
Yes, we regularly fit dedicated switched sockets for larger appliances, sized and protected correctly for the load.
Do you fit sockets in commercial premises as well as homes?
Yes, we install additional sockets and switches for offices, shops and other commercial premises, often working around business hours.
How disruptive is adding new sockets to my walls?
We work as neatly as possible and can offer surface-mounted trunking as a less invasive alternative to chasing cables into walls, if you'd prefer.
Do you offer a guarantee on new sockets and switches you install?
Yes, all new circuits we install are tested and certified, and we stand behind the quality of the work. If something isn't right, get in touch and we'll sort it.
We Serve These Areas
We carry out additional sockets & switches across Northampton and the surrounding towns, including:
See our full areas we serve page for everywhere we cover.
Our Other Services
Alongside additional sockets & switches, we also offer:
See our full services overview for everything we offer.
