Socket Installation Cost
£125–£450for two double sockets, excluding VAT. Last updated October 2026.
Which? puts supply and fit of two white double sockets in the lounge at £125 to £450, including labour and materials and excluding VAT. That range is for both sockets together, not for each socket. The price can increase if you want wires chased in walls. Every job is priced on survey. Electricians who do socket installations
What each option costs
| Type | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Two double sockets | £125–£450 | Two white double sockets in the lounge, supply and fit. The range is for both sockets together. Labour and materials, excluding VAT. The price can increase if wires are chased into the wall. Which? survey of 19 Trusted Traders, November 2025. Likely to be at the upper end in London or the South East. |
What affects the price
- Existing wiring or a new cable run
- Socket type and weather protection
- Access, wall construction, cable distance, and making good
- Number installed during the same visit
What’s included
- The two sockets and straightforward installation labour for that scope
- Connection to a suitable circuit and electrical testing
Good to know
How long does it take? How long it takes depends on the cable route, access and whether the wires are chased into the wall.
Do I need one? Add sockets when permanent outlets are needed in safer or more practical positions; an electrician should first confirm the existing circuit has capacity.
Before you book, read how to check an electrician is qualified.
How to pay less
- Install several sockets during one visit
- Confirm making good and certification
- Compare itemised written quotes on the same scope
Replacement, extra point or new circuit?
Replacing a damaged fitting keeps the existing position, but the electrician still needs to check the cause and circuit condition. Adding a new socket means agreeing its position and cable route on a suitable circuit. Work needing a new circuit is a different scope, with board capacity, protective devices and certification to establish. A per-socket guide price does not make these three jobs equivalent.
What to tell the electrician before a quote
Give the number and positions of sockets, the intended appliances, socket specification and whether this is a home or business premises. Send photos of the wall and visible existing fittings without removing covers. Explain access, wall finish and any power interruption restrictions. Ask who repairs chasing, plaster and final decoration, and which certificate and testing are included. Describe the job through Tradehand to request a quote for the actual socket work.
