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Socket Installation & Repair Dublin
Need extra sockets installed, an old socket replaced or a damaged electrical socket repaired?
Stillorgan Electrical Services provides socket installation, additional socket installation and socket repair across Dublin for homeowners who need safe and practical electrical points in their property.
Our service covers fixed electrical socket outlets and the associated electrical installation. We do not provide appliance repair services.
Whether you need one additional socket or several new electrical points as part of improvements to your home, we can assess the existing installation and carry out the appropriate electrical work.
Safe Electric Registered Electrical Contractor (REC)
Extra Socket Installation Dublin
Many homes simply do not have enough sockets for the way they are used today.
You may need additional electrical points for:
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Bedrooms
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Living rooms
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Home offices
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TV areas
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Kitchens
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Utility rooms
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Converted rooms
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Renovated spaces
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Garages
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Other suitable areas of the home
Installing additional fixed sockets can provide a cleaner and more practical solution than relying heavily on extension leads and multi-plug adapters.
Before adding a socket, we consider the existing circuit, wiring and proposed location to determine how the new point should be installed.
New Socket Installation Dublin
If you need a completely new electrical point rather than replacing an existing socket, the cable route and existing circuit need to be considered.
A new socket installation may involve:
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Extending from a suitable existing circuit
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Routing new cable to the required position
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Installing the appropriate back box
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Fitting the new socket outlet
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Carrying out the relevant electrical checks
The exact work depends on the property and where the new socket is required.
We can assess the proposed location and explain what is involved before the installation goes ahead.
Socket Replacement Dublin
Electrical sockets can become worn, loose or damaged over time.
A socket may need replacing if it is:
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Cracked
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Loose
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Pulling away from the wall
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Physically damaged
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Discoloured
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No longer holding plugs securely
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Difficult to use
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Showing visible wear
Where the problem is limited to the socket outlet itself, we can assess the fitting and carry out the appropriate replacement.
If several sockets have stopped working at the same time or an RCD or circuit breaker is repeatedly tripping, the issue may be elsewhere in the electrical installation.
In that situation, our Electrical Fault Finding & Repairs service is the better place to start.
Socket Repair Dublin
Not every socket problem means a completely new electrical point needs to be installed.
Depending on what has happened, the existing socket, electrical connection and wiring may need to be checked before the correct repair can be determined.
Arrange for a socket to be checked if you notice:
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A loose socket
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Intermittent power
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Visible damage
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Buzzing or crackling
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Sparking
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Scorch marks
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Unusual heat
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A burning smell
If the socket is unusually hot, visibly damaged, sparking or smells of burning, stop using it where it is safe to do so and arrange for it to be checked.
This service relates to the fixed electrical socket and wiring.
We do not repair electrical appliances plugged into the socket.
Double Socket Installation Dublin
A single socket may no longer be practical in areas where several electrical devices are regularly used.
Where the existing electrical installation is suitable, a socket point may be changed or upgraded to provide a more practical arrangement.
Double sockets are commonly useful in:
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Bedrooms
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Home offices
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Living rooms
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TV areas
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Kitchens
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Utility areas
The existing wiring, mounting arrangement and condition of the electrical point need to be checked before the change is made.
USB & USB-C Socket Installation Dublin
USB and USB-C socket outlets can provide integrated charging points in suitable areas of a home.
Common locations include:
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Beside beds
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Home offices
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Desks
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Living areas
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Kitchen charging areas
Where this type of socket is suitable for the existing installation, we can carry out the electrical replacement or installation work.
Our role is to provide the electrical installation service.
If a particular type of socket outlet is required, we can discuss what is suitable for the proposed installation.
Outdoor Socket Installation Dublin
An outdoor electrical socket can provide a convenient fixed power point in a garden, patio, driveway or other suitable exterior area.
Outdoor sockets may be useful for:
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Garden equipment
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Pressure washers
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Power tools
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Outdoor maintenance
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Suitable garden equipment
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Other appropriate outdoor electrical uses
Outdoor electrical installations require additional consideration because they can be exposed to rain, moisture and changing weather conditions.
The installation needs to take account of:
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Socket location
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Cable route
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Existing electrical supply
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Electrical protection
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Exposure to weather
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Accessibility
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Intended use
We can assess the property and determine an appropriate installation method.
For more detailed information, see our guide Outdoor Socket Installation in Dublin: What Homeowners Need to Know.
Moving Electrical Sockets
Changing the layout of a room can leave existing sockets in inconvenient locations.
Sockets may need to be relocated because of:
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New furniture
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Wall-mounted televisions
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Home office layouts
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Kitchen changes
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Built-in storage
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Bedroom redesigns
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Renovation work
Whether a socket can be moved easily depends on the existing wiring, wall construction, cable route and proposed new position.
We can assess what is involved and carry out suitable socket relocation work.
Home Office Socket Installation
Home offices often require more fixed electrical points than a bedroom or spare room originally provided.
A workspace may need power for:
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Computers
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Monitors
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Printers
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Routers
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Chargers
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Desk equipment
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Other office devices
Properly positioned fixed sockets can create a more practical workspace and reduce reliance on multiple extension leads.
Tell us where the main equipment will be positioned and we can assess suitable socket locations.
Kitchen Socket Installation
Kitchen changes can create a need for additional or relocated socket outlets.
This may happen when:
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Worktops change position
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A kitchen layout is redesigned
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More countertop electrical points are required
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Existing sockets become inaccessible
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Additional suitable outlets are needed
Planning socket positions before the kitchen is completed can make the electrical work considerably easier.
This page covers socket installation and relocation.
For cooker connections, extractor-fan wiring and wider electrical alterations, use our General Electrical Services page.
​Can Extra Sockets Be Added to an Existing Circuit?
In many cases, additional sockets can be added to a suitable existing electrical circuit.
However, this should not simply be assumed.
Before adding an electrical point, factors such as the existing wiring, circuit arrangement, condition of the installation and proposed use need to be considered.
If the existing circuit is appropriate, an additional socket may be installed.
If further electrical work is required first, we will explain what needs to be done.
Do I Need a House Rewire to Add More Sockets?
Not necessarily.
Installing additional sockets does not automatically mean your property needs to be rewired.
Where the existing wiring is suitable, new socket outlets can often be installed without a full house rewire.
If the existing installation has wider wiring problems, those issues may need further assessment before additional points are added.
For extensive replacement of existing wiring, see our House Rewiring service.
Socket Installation Cost Dublin
The cost of installing or replacing sockets depends on the work required.
Factors can include:
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Number of sockets
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New installation or replacement
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Socket location
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Existing wiring
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Distance from a suitable electrical supply
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Wall construction
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Cable routing
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Accessibility
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Indoor or outdoor installation
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Additional electrical work required
One replacement socket can involve very different work from installing several completely new electrical points.
For an accurate quote, tell us how many sockets you need, where you want them and whether they are new installations, replacements or relocations.
Photographs of the proposed locations can also be useful.
Socket Installation & Repair Across Dublin
We provide residential socket installation, replacement and repair services across Dublin, including:
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Dún Laoghaire
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Blackrock
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Monkstown
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Dalkey
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Killiney
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Glenageary
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Dundrum
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Goatstown
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Sandyford
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Stepaside
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Dublin 4
We also provide socket installation services in other areas across Dublin.
Tell us what socket work you need and where the property is located.
What Should I Send for a Socket Installation Quote?
When contacting us, it helps to provide:
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Number of sockets required
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Room or location
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Indoor or outdoor installation
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Whether the socket is new, replacement or relocation
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Photographs of the proposed location where possible
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Your Dublin location
If the work is part of a renovation, photographs or a room layout can help us understand the proposed socket positions.
Safe Electric Registered Socket Installation
Stillorgan Electrical Services is a Safe Electric Registered Electrical Contractor (REC).
Our socket service covers fixed electrical socket installation, replacement, relocation and associated electrical work.
We do not provide appliance repair services.
Where electrical certification is required for applicable work, the appropriate certification will be provided.
