Price analysis for installing electrical sockets in the UK: with examples!
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If you're used to using the internet to estimate the cost of your work, you know that it doesn't provide much help, as the prices displayed are often like: "average installation between £85 and £765".
Not very useful!
However, it's easy to help you better estimate the cost of your installation.
To do so, I analysed the over 200 electric socket installation services carried out for clients who have trusted us to find their electrician.
In this guide, I've analysed everything and categorised the average prices so you can easily estimate the average cost of your installation.
Let’s establish a general rate for all types of sockets!
The first statistic I wanted to share is the average price paid, regardless of the type of socket.
Average price for a provider on Yoojo:
Average price from a traditional company:
We simply requested quotes from 5 different companies in the cities of: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, and Edinburgh. I then compiled the data.
For the Yoojo rate, we compiled the 206 electric socket installation services completed through our booking platform and simply averaged the price paid by our clients!
The average hourly rate for any type of installation
Here, the concept remains the same, but I’ve added the notion of hours worked.
This allows me to present the average hourly rate of an electrician specialising in socket installation:
Yoojo providers:
Traditional companies:
- Local providers: The candidates for your job are often your neighbours, significantly reducing travel costs.
- Flexible pricing: At Yoojo, providers set their own rates. No constraints, just freedom.
- Flexible hours: Need help for just an hour? No problem, there's bound to be a provider near you to assist.
- Yoojo is a fully digital connection platform: Less paperwork, lower costs for the client.
Average prices by type of socket installation (excluding supply)
Next, I asked myself the following question: does the type of socket being installed affect the installation price?
The answer is yes, according to our data:
| Type of socket |
Average installation cost on Yoojo |
Average hourly rate on Yoojo |
|---|---|---|
| Type E socket (recessed) |
£54 |
£22 / hour |
| Type E socket (surface mounted) |
£39 |
£19 / hour |
| Socket for major appliances |
£80 |
£27 / hour |
| USB socket |
£40 |
£20 / hour |
| RJ45 socket (Ethernet) |
£48 |
£20 / hour |
| Smart socket |
£54 |
£29 / hour |
| TV aerial socket |
£43 |
£22 / hour |
But wait, there’s even more interesting data!
Average prices by type of installation
You probably already know that more than the type of electrical socket, the type of installation will have a significant impact on the price.
Logically, some installations require more work and expertise than others!
Here are the Yoojo statistics:
| Type of installation |
Average price on Yoojo |
Average hourly rate on Yoojo |
|---|---|---|
| Simple socket cover installation |
£16 |
£16 / hour |
| Simple switch installation |
£22 |
£17 / hour |
| Recessed socket installation |
£54 |
£22 / hour |
| Surface mounted socket installation |
£39 |
£19 / hour |
| Changing an electrical socket |
£40 |
£19 / hour |
| Outdoor socket installation |
£30 |
£20 / hour |
| Installation of a power strip |
£27 |
£17 / hour |
Examples of jobs requested on Yoojo
Let’s finish this price guide with examples of ads that have been posted on our site, where clients were able to find their dream electrician.
In the following examples, you will see:
- The description of the ad
- The price paid
- Useful information regarding the requested service
Example #1: Reattaching a detached socket
💰 Total price paid: £16
In this example, our client from Bury just needed to reattach the cover of a socket that had become detached.
This was a small, easy job for a local electrician, who charged her £16!
Example #2: Connecting a TV aerial socket
💰 Total Price Paid: £24
A classic example: TV aerial and internet sockets can be tricky to install.
And that’s exactly why Yoojo exists!
Our client from Manchester managed to find the perfect provider to install their TV aerial for just £24…
Example #3: Connecting a cooker to a 3G6 supply
💰 Total price paid: £39
This client from London needed a special 3G6 connection to hook up their gas cooker.
Finding the right provider was straightforward for her since we have many electricians listed on our platform in London and surrounding areas.
In the end, this installation cost him £39!
Example #4: Requesting a double service
💰 Total price paid: £42
Here’s a savvy client who didn’t want to waste an electrician's trip!
Indeed, they requested a double service: an installation of an electrical socket and a chandelier repair.
Since the price paid on Yoojo includes the provider's travel expenses, it's always a good idea to ask them to do multiple jobs at once.
Example #5: Installation of an RJ45 ethernet socket
💰 Total price paid: £43
Installing an RJ45 Ethernet socket is quite common on Yoojo, as not all homes come equipped with them!
Fortunately for our client, they easily found the right provider thanks to the detailed profiles that allow for comparison.
With instant messaging, you can also chat before booking, which is really handy!
Example #6: Installation of multiple outdoor sockets
💰 Total Price Paid: £48
Let’s finish this list of examples with a frequently seen request: outdoor socket installation!
For this client, it was about having three sockets installed at once.
They booked three hours in a provider's calendar, who charged them £48 for the service!
CONCLUSION: Installing an electrical socket isn’t so expensive
There you go, you now have everything you need to understand the prices for socket installations.
After all, the best way to know precisely is to ask an expert in this kind of service.
That’s why, at Yoojo, we decided:
- to make use of our website for free
- to allow you to post your ads for free
- to let you chat for free before booking
- to secure your online payments
- Posting a job on Yoojo is free and with no obligation
- You only pay if you book a service provider
- You can chat with providers before making a booking
- Option to book for as little as 1 hour of service
- Our community helps you choose with ratings and reviews on each provider's profile
- We only send your request to qualified and available providers
- You release the payment once the job is completed
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