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Sockets fixed to skirting boards are common in older properties, but they’re no longer considered best practice. They’re more vulnerable to being knocked, damaged by hoovers or furniture, and can be awkward to use.
At Bright Spark Electrician, we can safely remove these old skirting-board sockets and install new, neater, and safer sockets at a modern height on the wall. For a straightforward like‑for‑like move, prices typically start from £165 + VAT, depending on access, wall construction, and the exact work required. (Pricing based as of April 2026)
1. Remove the existing socket
We carefully remove the existing surface-mounted double socket outlet from the skirting board, making sure the power is safely isolated and the existing wiring is checked.
2. Extend the cables
The existing cables are extended from behind the skirting board and routed up into the wall to the new socket position. All work is carried out in line with current wiring regulations and safe cable routes.
3. Install a new flush-mounted socket
We supply and install a new flush-mounted double socket outlet above the skirting board. This provides a neater finish and reduces the risk of the socket or plugged-in leads being knocked by furniture, hoovers, or day-to-day use.
4. Test and commission
Once installed, we fully test and commission the new socket to confirm it is wired correctly, safely earthed, and operating as it should. Test results are recorded in line with current electrical standards.
Clear access
The customer is responsible for ensuring clear access to the working areas specified, including around sockets, skirting boards, and cable routes.
Holes through walls/ceilings
If access is needed to place equipment or cabling through walls or ceilings, any holes we create will be refilled with white filling plaster.
Final decorative filling, sanding, and decoration will be carried out by others.
Chasing cables into solid walls
Where cables are chased into solid walls, they will be enclosed in protective capping.
Chases will be filled with a light plaster fill, with further preparation and decoration by others.
We remove electrical fittings and packaging from the site in a safe and ethical manner.
We are registered waste carriers (Registration CBDU288762 with the Environment Agency) for materials deemed waste during the course of our work.
For an accurate quote for moving your skirting-board socket, contact Karen at Bright Spark Electrical Services Electrician and we’ll be happy to advise based on your specific property and requirements.
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So who would've thought an electrician could have sorted a hot water problem? Well, after a plumber left us with an expensive bill and still no hot water, we called Bright Spark in the hope that they could at least tell us what the problem was. Lo and behold, within 30 minutes, Karen has given us hot water..............excellent service as ever from Bright Spark – thank you
I would like to thank Karen and Louise for their good work and considerate approach. I am very pleased and would recommend them for their efficiency and fair price.
A rapid response An item of household electrical equipment decided to fail. As a result, many electrical circuits in my Home closed down. I contacted Bright Sparks, and an electrician quickly appeared. He calmly checked the circuits and solve the problems. Well done.
Our timer on our central heating went and my husband was miles away at work,it was early evening when I phoned karen, but straight away she told me not to worry,to send a photo of the timer and she'd sort it out,and she did, an electrician came out with a new timer fitted it and was gone, brilliant service from start to finish, will definitely use them again and would highly recommend them
