Socket & Plug Installation in City of London

14 qualified electricians available for socket & plug installation in City of London, London. Upfront pricing, book online.

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14 electricians for socket & plug installation in City of London

Blox Solutions Ltd

City of London, EC2V 7AE

Dalkia Facilities Limited

City of London, EC2R 7HJ

Evo Digital Technologies Limited

City of London, EC3M 5JD

G3 Contracting and Solutions Ltd

City of London, EC4M 7JN

Harrison How Ltd

City of London, EC2M 5QQ

KCS Electrics LTD

City of London, EC3V 9BQ

MJZ Electrical Services Ltd

City of London, EC2N 1HN

OCS UK&I Limited

City of London, EC3V 0AS

Pemberton Global Ltd

City of London, EC2M 5QQ

Roman Electrical Limited

City of London, EC4N 6NP

SGE Group Ltd

City of London, EC2V 7HY

Strucktor UK Ltd

City of London, EC4N 6AP

T Clarke Contracting Ltd

City of London, EC3A 8BF

Vital Energi Utilities Limited

City of London, EC1N 2LE

About socket & plug installation in City of London

Adding or relocating a power socket involves running a new spur or radial circuit from an existing circuit or consumer unit, mounting the back box, and connecting to the ring main or radial. Whether you need extra sockets in a kitchen, USB charging points in a bedroom, or a weatherproof outdoor socket for the garden, the work must be carried out safely and to current wiring standards. A qualified electrician ensures the circuit can handle the additional load and that the installation meets BS 7671.

Adding a new socket circuit or extending an existing one is notifiable electrical work under Part P of the Building Regulations when it involves work in kitchens, bathrooms, or outdoors. Even in other rooms, electrical work must comply with BS 7671. Overloading circuits with extension leads and adapters is a leading cause of domestic electrical fires in the UK — properly installed sockets eliminate this risk.

What's included

Assessment of existing circuit capacity
Supply and installation of socket (single, double, or USB type)
Cable run from feed point to new socket location
Flush or surface-mounted back box installation
All cable, fixings, and connector blocks
Circuit testing to BS 7671 standards
Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificate (MEIWC)
Part P Building Control notification where required

Typical cost

Socket & Plug Installation in City of London typically costs £80–£200 per socket. Every job is different — describe what you need and a qualified electrician will quote you directly.

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Regulations & standards

Part P of the Building Regulations (Approved Document P): Socket installation in kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoors is notifiable work. It must be carried out by an electrician registered with a competent person scheme, or inspected by Building Control.
BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 (IET Wiring Regulations): All socket installations must comply with the current edition of the Wiring Regulations, covering circuit design, cable sizing, protection, and safe zones for cable routes.
IET Guidance Note 1 — Selection and Erection: Provides detailed guidance on socket outlet positioning, spacing, and installation methods, including minimum heights and distances from heat sources and water.

Socket & Plug Installation FAQs

Can I add a socket to a ring main myself?

Technically, adding a socket in a room that is not a kitchen, bathroom, or outdoors is not notifiable under Part P. However, the work must still comply with BS 7671 and be safe. If in doubt, use a qualified electrician — the cost is modest and you get a certificate proving the work is safe.

What is the difference between a spur and a ring main extension?

A spur is a branch cable taken from an existing socket or junction box on the ring main. It feeds one single or double socket. A ring main extension involves breaking into the ring and adding new cable to form a larger ring. Spurs are simpler but limited to one outlet per unfused spur.

How many sockets can a ring main support?

A standard 32A ring main wired in 2.5mm² cable can serve a floor area of up to 100m². There is no fixed limit on the number of sockets, but the total load must not exceed 7,200W. In practice, a typical ring main comfortably serves 10-15 double sockets.

Do I need an outdoor socket on its own circuit?

Not necessarily, but it must have RCD protection (30mA trip). It can be supplied as a fused spur from an existing RCD-protected circuit, or on a new dedicated circuit. The socket must be IP66 rated and fitted with a weatherproof enclosure.

Can USB sockets replace standard sockets?

USB sockets fit into the same back box as a standard double socket and provide 13A outlets plus USB charging ports. They are a direct replacement but slightly deeper — check your existing back box depth (25mm minimum for most USB socket modules).