Need extra sockets in your Blackpool home? We break down the cost of adding single and double sockets, USB sockets, and outdoor sockets with full pricing.
Socket Installation Prices in Blackpool
Adding a new double socket in Blackpool costs £65–£95 including materials, labour and certification. A single socket is £55–£75. A double socket with USB ports is £85–£110. An outdoor weatherproof socket is £120–£160. A fused connection unit (for appliances like boilers or ovens) is £90–£120. These prices assume the new socket can be spurred from an existing circuit. If a new circuit is needed from the consumer unit, costs increase by £150–£300 depending on cable run length.
Factors That Affect Socket Installation Cost
The main cost factors are: distance from the nearest existing socket or consumer unit, whether the cable can be surface-mounted or needs chasing into the wall, the type of wall (plasterboard is easier than solid brick), whether the floor is carpeted or solid (affects cable routing), and whether the socket is standard, USB, smart, or outdoor-rated. External sockets require weatherproof enclosures and often need armoured cable, which adds to the cost.
USB Sockets: Are They Worth It?
USB sockets are increasingly popular in Blackpool homes. A double socket with two USB ports costs about £20–£30 more than a standard socket but eliminates the need for plug-in USB chargers, freeing up the main sockets for other appliances. Modern USB sockets include USB-C ports with Power Delivery (PD) for faster charging of phones, tablets and laptops. They're particularly useful in kitchens, bedrooms and home offices.
How Many Sockets Should a Room Have?
Current guidance recommends at least 4 double sockets per average-sized room. Many older Blackpool properties have only 1–2 single sockets per room, which leads to dangerous overloaded extension leads. When adding sockets, we recommend planning for your current and future needs — consider where you'll place a TV, lamps, chargers, and any new appliances. It's cheaper to add multiple sockets in one visit than to call us back later.
Outdoor Socket Installation
Outdoor sockets are ideal for lawnmowers, pressure washers, garden lighting and EV trickle chargers. They must be IP66-rated (weatherproof) and installed on an RCD-protected circuit. We can install outdoor sockets on exterior walls, in garden sheds, or in garages. Prices start at £120 for a basic outdoor double socket and go up to £250+ for multiple sockets in a garden office or workshop with armoured cable runs.
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