Replace like for like
A damaged, discoloured or dated accessory swapped on the existing circuit. The quickest of the three.
Sockets and switches in Colchester
Add, move or replace sockets, light switches and dimmers, tested and certified on completion.
What sockets and switches cost
The published price covers a straightforward replacement or an addition onto an existing circuit. Where a new circuit, a chase into solid walls or making good is needed, that is surveyed and priced separately.
Socket installation or replacement
Fixed price
Get a quoteLight switch or dimmer replacement
Fixed price
Get a quote- Quotes are free and there is no call-out charge.
- Several sockets fitted in one visit cost less per socket than separate visits.
- A minor works certificate is issued for the work carried out.
- Plastering and decoration after chasing are not included unless quoted.
4.9 out of 5 from 47 published reviews
Work out what you actually need
Most requests are one of three jobs, and they carry very different amounts of work.
Add a socket
A new outlet spurred or looped from a nearby point, once the circuit is confirmed as suitable to extend.
Move a socket or switch
Relocating an accessory means new cable in the wall, so expect chasing and making good.
Change to a dimmer
Dimmers must suit the lamps fitted. The wrong pairing causes flicker and buzz, so the lamp type is checked first.
Why choose us
We are NAPIT registered under member number 80815, and NAPIT publish that listing on their own member search, so you can confirm it without asking us for anything. Beyond the registration, the things we hold ourselves to are simple: the fault explained in plain English, a price agreed before the work starts, and the certificate or report the job calls for handed over at the end.
Tell us what you need
Send the job details and you get a straight answer on what is involved and what happens next.
Everything in one place
Your quote, updates, payments and receipts stay together.
Track the job
Photos, access details and updates stay with the job from start to finish.
Know the price
See a price where one is available. Any quoted work is agreed before it starts.
What the work covers
The quote records which accessories are changed and whether the circuit is being extended.
Included when agreed
- Isolating the circuit and confirming it is dead before work starts
- Fitting the agreed sockets, switches or dimmers
- Testing the circuit after the change
- A minor works certificate for the work carried out
- Removing the old accessories and clearing up
Not included automatically
- New circuits back to the consumer unit
- Plastering, filling or decoration after chasing
- Repairs to faults found on the existing circuit
- Fitted furniture or appliance removal to reach an outlet
How the visit works
Send a photo of the existing accessory and its position and most of this is settled before anyone arrives.
- 01
Confirm the scope
Photos and a description establish whether it is a replacement, an addition or a move.
- 02
Isolate and fit
The circuit is isolated and proved dead, then the accessories are fitted.
- 03
Test and certify
The circuit is tested and a certificate issued for the work done.
- 04
Tidy and hand over
Old accessories are taken away and the area left clean.
What you are left with
Every change is recorded so the next electrician can see what was done.
- Accessories fitted and working
- Sockets, switches or dimmers installed and checked under load.
- A certificate
- Minor works certification covering the change.
- A clear scope
- Anything found that needs separate work is written down and priced, never assumed.
Trusted by customers
Published customer reviews may cover different types of electrical work, not only sockets and switches.
4.9
Great work in the world thank you
NicholasMyJobQuote
I had an EV charger installed by Valand, and I couldn’t be more pleased. From the initial quote to the final inspection, the entire process was smooth and stress-free. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure the charger was positioned exactly where I wanted it. All the necessary certificates provided and warranty as well. Excellent service from start to finish!
egli tollaku
GoogleWas with us with in good time, was brilliant at finding the fault and getting us back on with power, highly recommend:)
Tara Elliott
Areas we cover
Colchester, Witham, Maldon, Wivenhoe, Tiptree, Kelvedon, West Mersea, Stanway, Brightlingsea, Coggeshall, Marks Tey
Sockets and switches questions
Clear answers before you request a quote.
Can you add a socket without rewiring?+
Often yes, by extending an existing circuit, provided that circuit is in good condition and has capacity. That is checked before the work is agreed.
Will you need to chase the wall?+
Only if the accessory is moving or a new cable route is needed. A like-for-like replacement does not.
Do you make good the plaster?+
Filling and decoration are not included by default. Say if you want them and they can be quoted.
Why does my dimmer buzz?+
Usually the dimmer and the lamps are not a suitable pair. The lamp type is checked so the right dimmer goes in.
Can you fit sockets with USB charging?+
Yes. They fit the same back box in most cases, though a deeper box is sometimes needed.
Do I get paperwork?+
Yes, a minor works certificate covering the work carried out.
Start with the job details
Tell us the property, the postcode and what is actually happening, and add a photo of the fuse board if a circuit keeps tripping. That is usually enough for us to say which service it maps to and what the next step is. Homeowners, landlords and businesses are all welcome.