Socket Installation

Sockets replacement London

Plug sockets in your home can become damaged or broken for a wide range of reasons. Generally located low down on the walls, sockets can suffer wear and tear if in everyday use. However, a cracked or damaged socket is a hazard and should be replaced as quickly as possible to ensure you and your family’s safety. In some instances, your plug sockets may become unusable for other reasons such as blockages within the socket, or the pins from plugs sitting loosely within your plug fitting. In these instances, the interior of the socket may be damaged and will require replacement. In cases where you can smell a burning smell, or see black marks around your sockets, get in touch with an electrician immediately.

Socket Repair

In most cases, sockets will require replacement as opposed to repair. The reason for this is that the internal components of a plug socket do not come with replacement parts, and therefore a new socket is usually required. However, there are some instances where sockets can be repaired, such as when the socket has become loose fitting or is too tight for your plugs to fit in. In cases where there is a blockage in your socket, the blockage may be able to be removed. When plug sockets don’t work at all, it’s generally the case that the issue lies, not in the socket itself, but within the wiring behind the socket – which may have just become dislodged, or may be a sign of a wider issue. Our expert London based electricians are trained to identify socket issues and quickly remedy them, ensuring that we offer the most cost-effective and speedy solution for you.

Installing new sockets in your London home

Adding extra sockets within your house or flat can make your home both safer, and also more functional. Modern homes are now equipped with more technology than ever as we all have more devices such as TV’s, gaming consoles, laptops, digital TV boxes and more. Using extension plugs to give power supply to such devices can be dangerous as this can overload your system, and is also unsightly, leading to a number of jumbled wires sitting behind or next to your TV console.