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Socket Installation Cost

A new plug socket typically costs £100–£200 including labour, with an average UK cost of £150. Electricians who do socket installations

£100–£200
Typical UK range
Aug 2026
Last updated
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What each option costs

TypeTypical cost
New single socketTypical supply-and-install range£100–£200
New double socketTypical supply-and-install range£100–£200
New USB socketTypical supply-and-install range£100–£200
Outdoor socketTypical supply-and-install range£85–£135
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What would yours cost?

Those are the usual ranges. Tell us what you need done and we'll tell you the price for your home.

on your first booking

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

  • A standard socket and straightforward installation labour
  • Connection to a suitable circuit and electrical testing

Good to know

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

Questions people ask

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What needs doing?

Tell us what you need done. We'll tell you the price, then find a local electrician to do the job.

What else might the job need?

Sources

Checkatrade, New Socket Installation Costs (June 2026)HM Government, Approved Document P