Socket Installation

Look behind the sofa or desk in many homes and you will find a chain of extension leads and multi-plug adaptors. It works, until something overheats. Homes built a decade or two ago simply were not planned for the number of devices we now charge and plug in, and kitchens in particular rarely have enough outlets on the worktop. Installing extra sockets is the clean, safe answer.

FixNow connects you with local electricians across Cyprus who can add sockets wherever you need them. Describe the rooms and positions, upload photos and receive offers to compare before you choose.

Socket types you can have installed

• Standard double sockets: the familiar 13A three-pin Type G outlets used across Cyprus.
• USB sockets: sockets with built-in USB-A or USB-C ports for phones and tablets.
• Outdoor sockets: weatherproof outlets for terraces, barbecues and garden tools.
• Kitchen worktop sockets: positioned safely away from sinks and hobs.
• Floor or desk sockets: for home offices and open-plan layouts.
• Dedicated outlets: for appliances that should have their own circuit.

Planning socket positions well

Think about how you use each room before deciding where sockets go. Beside the bed, behind the television, near a desk and at both ends of a kitchen worktop are common choices. Kitchen sockets should be kept a sensible distance from sinks and hobs, and bathrooms have strict rules about what can be installed and where, so ask your electrician for guidance there rather than assuming a standard outlet is allowed.

Outdoor sockets on terraces and patios should be weatherproof with a suitable IP rating and RCD protection. In coastal towns such as Germasogeia or Paralimni, ask about covers and fixings that resist corrosion from salty air.

Surface or concealed installation

A new socket can be run in surface trunking, which is quicker and avoids disturbing walls, or concealed by chasing a channel into the plaster or masonry. Concealed installation looks cleaner but involves dust, filling and repainting the wall afterwards. During a renovation, before painting, is the ideal time to add concealed sockets.

Factors that affect the cost

• Number of sockets: several in one visit is usually more efficient.
• Cable route: distance from the nearest suitable circuit or the fuse box.
• Wall type: concrete, block or plasterboard.
• Finish: trunking versus chasing and making good.
• New circuit: whether existing circuits can take the extra load.

How to get it done

1. Post your job free with photos and a note of where you want each socket.
2. Compare offers from ID-checked local electricians.
3. Agree positions, finish and materials in the chat, then accept an offer.
4. Pay through FixNow; the electrician is paid after you confirm completion.

Unplug the adaptors for good. Post your socket installation job on FixNow and compare offers from electricians near you.