Additional Sockets & Light Switch Replacement

Modern homes need more sockets! There’s never enough!

When homes are built, the developers never seem to anticipate the need for electrical sockets in convenient places, such as by the sides of sofas, next to bedside tables, or for charging items in the kitchen. Many homes also don’t have sockets in the hallways, making tasks like hoovering more difficult.

Are your white standard sockets tired, worn out or just look unsightly? Upgrading to modern silver, gold, brushed stainless steel or smart sockets can give your home a more modern look and feel, as well as providing all-important charging places for the ever-growing list of devices we use nowadays.

Sometimes, sockets and light switches can just become brittle over time, leading to them snapping, as did this light switch on the right hand side, meaning that the switch could no longer be used safely.

If your home in Medway has extension leads trailing everywhere, daisy-chained sockets like the picture on the right, or you’re finding it difficult to manage your home’s electrical requirements with the sockets you have, then contact us today for a quotation to install more sockets. While we’re there, you can also choose to upgrade your sockets to more modern USB sockets or smart sockets.

You can have a look at our handy house rewiring calculator to check how much it would cost to install more sockets in your home, or you can give us a call or send us a message to get a custom quotation.

light switch with silver faceplate
daisy chaining sockets
brittle lightswitch

Types of Sockets We Can Install

At Elser Electrical, we specialise in installing all kinds of electrical sockets including:

  • Outside sockets - if you need sockets for your garden or garage, we can safely install those for you.

  • Double plug sockets - we can also upgrade single sockets for double sockets, meaning there’s no need for an extension lead.

  • Single plug sockets - if you only need to plugin one device, then a single socket would suit your needs.

  • USB sockets - most phones, tablets, computers and other modern electrical devices now charge by USB. Keep your other plug sockets free by upgrading to a USB socket. These are particularly useful near beds, sofas and in the kitchen.

  • Wi-Fi extender sockets - Did you know that you can improve your Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home from a wall socket? These handy sockets boost your Wi-Fi signal, making them ideal for streaming music, videos or online gaming. There are no plug-in adaptors so your sockets are kept free.

  • Smart plug sockets - upgrade your home with modern smart sockets, which you can control and turn on and off with your phone or voice.

  • RCD sockets - these sockets, also known as socket-outlet RCDs, have built in protection against voltage imbalances and also they protect you from old appliances that have become faulty over the years like kettles, microwaves, ovens, computers, laptops, TVs or games consoles.

If you’re not sure what types of sockets you need, or what we would be able to install in your home in Medway or Maidstone, then please contact us and we can come and give you a free, no-obligation quotation. We’ve carried out lots of socket and light switch replacements in Chatham, Rochester and Maidstone.

silver wall socket

Light Switch Installation and Replacement

Installing new light switches in your home can make it look more modern, and give a facelift to tired, white switches. We can also upgrade your lighting to dimmer switches providing that your light fittings are compatible.

Types of light switches we can fit include:

  • Dimmer switches

  • Smart switches

  • Rocker switches

  • Illuminated switches

  • Toggle switches

  • Architrave switches

  • Pull cord switches (ideal for bathrooms!)

There are a variety of different colours to choose from as well including:

  • Silver colours including - Brushed steel, chrome, steel, silver

  • Gold colours including - Antique brass, gold, copper, bronze

  • Solid colours including - White, black, blue, brown, grey, red, pink,

  • Nickel including - Black nickel, pearl nickel, anthracite

  • Designer colours or other finishes like graphite

We can fit any light switches to match with your existing decor. Contact us today!

illuminated light switch
3 gang switch

Sockets and Switches Reviews

  • "Just the solution I needed"

    I engaged Mati to replace a set of light switches in a four storey house so I could switch them on and off on every floor. He spent a lot of time researching options and prices before then fitting the latest state of the art 'kinetic' switches. Just the solution I needed.
    Mati has a great set of inter-personal skills. He is friendly, polite and diligent. I totally trust him. He wants to satisfy the customer. I would use him again and have no hesitation at recommending him.

    5* Google Review