Last week I visited a bijou bungalow just off St Georges Way in Glascote to quote for additional sockets. The problem was obvious as soon as I looked around. Extension leads were being used in the lounge, bedroom and kitchen, with plugs, transformers and USB chargers all powering everyday devices.
That is something I often see in homes around Tamworth. It is not usually because people want extension leads everywhere. It is because there are not enough sockets, or the sockets are in the wrong places for how the rooms are actually used.
Extension leads can be useful temporarily, but they should not become a permanent fix. They are often poor quality, overloaded, trapped behind furniture, run under rugs, or damaged because they are being used every day. That can turn a simple inconvenience into a real accident waiting to happen.
At the Glascote bungalow, I added two to three sockets in each room, using the existing circuits where suitable. The cables were run inside the walls, the back boxes were sunk in neatly, and the work remained protected by the existing MCB and RCD arrangement.
What is involved when I add extra sockets
I start with a free consultation visit so I can see where you need power and how the existing circuit is arranged. I then send a clear emailed quote within a few days, so you know what you are paying for before the work is booked in.
Once we agree a convenient date, I prepare the walls, run the cables, fit the back boxes and sockets, and make good the walls where required. The addition of sockets can take from one to two hours, depending on access, wall type and how many sockets are being added.
Where possible, I keep the existing ring circuit arrangement intact and cable inside the walls, rather than leaving surface wiring where it does not need to be.
Why homeowners and landlords ask me to add sockets
I am Carl McGrath from Tamworth Electricians. I am NVQ Level 3 qualified, NAPIT registered, and have seven years’ experience with this type of work. I also have 90+ five-star reviews from customers.
Homeowners usually contact me because they are tired of extension leads behind the TV, beside the bed, or across kitchen worktops. Landlords, letting agents and businesses often want a safer, tidier setup that suits how the property is actually being used.
My main difference is simple: clear quotes, plain advice, and no confusing extras. You know what you are paying for before the job starts.
What can go wrong with poorly added sockets
Adding a new socket sounds simple, but the existing circuit needs checking first. Common problems include older fuse boards without RCD protection, sockets that are already spurs, broken ring circuits, loose wiring, damaged cables, poor DIY alterations and circuits that are already heavily loaded.
Before fitting extra sockets, I test and check that the circuit is suitable to extend. This helps avoid overloading cables, hiding existing faults, or adding new sockets to wiring that is not safe for the job.
In many homes, the work is straightforward once the circuit has been checked. In others, the safer option may be a new circuit, upgraded protection at the consumer unit, or repairs before extra sockets are added.
Pricing for additional sockets in Tamworth
Prices start from £150, with the final quote confirmed after a free survey. The price includes the work and materials used.
All workmanship is guaranteed for 12 months, and manufacturer parts warranties apply where relevant.
Get extra sockets fitted properly
If you are searching for addition of sockets near me, extra sockets, additional sockets, or the addition of sockets in Tamworth, I can help you replace messy extension leads with properly fitted sockets.
Call Carl on 01827 799 876 to arrange a free visit and quote.
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