Cost of replacing double sockets

Levitate

Hi

Just wondering what would be an average price per socket of replacing old electrical sockets with new ones with switches.


Thanks

99problems

I replaced 10 last week for 100 euro

Sleeper12

99problems wrote:

I replaced 10 last week for 100 euro

That's a very fair price imo

D0NNELLY

bought these while back. surprisingly good quality for the money

http://www.ie.screwfix.com/lap-13a-2-gang-dp-switched-plug-socket-white-pack-of-5.html?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=Shopping&gclid=Cj0KEQjwofHHBRDS0Pnhpef89ucBEiQASEp6LEdDljvv-qteWx8mNGy9lkU6IEeliaZ1htUY6EQyovAaAlfo8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

Sleeper12

Levitate wrote:

Just wondering what would be an average price per socket of replacing old electrical sockets with new ones with switches.

When buying the sockets you might think about some having USB charging in them. Haven't changed any of mine yet but definitely USB in some when I do

dbagman

Ye 100 quid sounds fair. Depending on what you're looking for assuming installer is supplying sockets. A nicer looking socket will of course cost more. Then again of course for chrome/brass.

Sleeper12

dbagman wrote:

Ye 100 quid sounds fair. Depending on what you're looking for assuming installer is supplying sockets. A nicer looking socket will of course cost more. Then again of course for chrome/brass.

You won't get an electrician to supply & fit 10 sockets for 100 but I think you know that anyway.
That's about 75 euro ex vat. He'd be fitting them for free. No wages.

OldMrBrennan83

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colm_mcm

99problems wrote: »

I replaced 10 last week for 100 euro

Not including sockets?

Sleeper12

colm_mcm wrote:

Not including sockets?

How much will it you pay for 10 double sockets?

99problems

Sleeper12 wrote:

That's a very fair price imo

They could be crap to be fair , time will tell

99problems

dbagman wrote:

Ye 100 quid sounds fair. Depending on what you're looking for assuming installer is supplying sockets. A nicer looking socket will of course cost more. Then again of course for chrome/brass.

Oh sorry , I installed myself should have said.

colm_mcm

Sleeper12 wrote: »

How much will it you pay for 10 double sockets?

Around €50 for 10, MK ones.

99problems wrote: »

Oh sorry , I installed myself should have said.

Ah right, I thought you did it in a professional capacity for someone else.

Sleeper12

colm_mcm wrote:

Around €50 for 10, MK ones.

So that leaves 50 euro. Vat has to be paid out of that. Unless you are thinking of Dave the handyman who's also on the dole it's just not possible to supply & fit 10 double sockets for 100 inc vat

Levitate

looking more for what I'd expect to pay a good quality electrician (who would also be supplying decent quality sockets).

Sleeper12

Levitate wrote:

looking more for what I'd expect to pay a good quality electrician (who would also be supplying decent quality sockets).

Best bet is to ring 2 or 3 electricians tomorrow and get quotes. Each electrician sets their own prices so there is no industry standard rate as such.

99problems

colm_mcm wrote:

Ah right, I thought you did it in a professional capacity for someone else.

Na I'm not an electrician I'm a night porter lol.

dbagman

Sleeper12 wrote:

You won't get an electrician to supply & fit 10 sockets for 100 but I think you know that anyway. That's about 75 euro ex vat. He'd be fitting them for free. No wages.

Well I'm assuming the cheapest sockets you can buy (hence my query) and cash in hand for 100 quid. Just didn't want to say it. But OP has since clarified he did it himself so that was material cost only.

micks

Levitate wrote: »

looking more for what I'd expect to pay a good quality electrician (who would also be supplying decent quality sockets).

go to B&Q and buy a pack of 10 MK dbl switched sockets - approx €50 v good quality and wont get them cheaper - unless things have changed
then contact a few electricians to compare prices for install only

dont be surprised @ €100-€150 for labour

Sleeper12

dbagman wrote:

Well I'm assuming the cheapest sockets you can buy (hence my query) and cash in hand for 100 quid. Just didn't want to say it. But OP has since clarified he did it himself so that was material cost only.

I assumed that the 100 was labour only. I still thought that cheap for a legitimate electrician. We both assumed wrong this time.

Stoner

99problems wrote:

Oh sorry , I installed myself should have said.

I assumed as much. You doing this in your house is ok withing the regs. Fair play to you.

General note Using non RECs ie cash prices is not allowed here

exaisle

micks wrote: »

go to B&Q and buy a pack of 10 MK dbl switched sockets - approx €50 v good quality and wont get them cheaper - unless things have changed
then contact a few electricians to compare prices for install only

dont be surprised @ €100-€150 for labour

If you go to B&Q you'll pay top dollar.

If you want good quality sockets go to an electrical wholesaler. Specify that you want good quality rather than the cheapest.

Sleeper12

Sleeper12 wrote: »

Haven't changed any of mine yet but definitely USB in some when I do

2 of 4 I installed two years back have failed already. Strangely enough the least used ones. Same make.
Have another Aldi job elsewhere is soldiering on.

The 12VDC jobs I spent 3 squid on a decade ago are far more resilient. I suppose having off switches helps.

NIMAN

I bought these from Argos
http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5586220/Trail/searchtext%3EUSB+SOCKET.htm

Bargain for 2.

Last time I got sockets done in the kitchen, I got an electrician to do them whilst fitting some lights, but he showed me how easy it was to change them myself, so I have done all these USB ones myself.

Its a very easy job, as long as you are careful to make sure all the power to the sockets is off beforehand.

Levitate

looking at replacing around 15, being quoted figures from electricians of around €300. that obviously includes supply of sockets and installation. does that seem a bit high?

NIMAN

Maybe not, you are getting a registered tradesman after all.

But would I pay it? Certainly not.

First off, this 'good quality sockets' thing. What exactly constitutes a good quality socket? I know the 2 for 10 in Argos are cheap as chips, made in China and all, but I'd guess all the sockets you'd be buying would be made in China. Having checked out a socket, I'm not sure how you could manufacture a really top quality one to be honest.

The sockets I replaced at home, with the USB sockets, were installed I assume when the house was built in 2001. They were all working fine and none of them looked any more special that the ones I just replaced them with. So I wouldn't be rushing out to buy really expensive sockets if I was you.

And a final thing, as I also mentioned, I changed mine myself after seeing how easy it was to do when an electrician friend did some for me. I would not class myself as a good DIYer or anything, but it is really easy to do. Really easy. The only issue is making sure you turn off the power to the sockets. I also bought a cheap socket tester from Screwfix to make sure there was no power to the socket before I started.

But it is an easy DIY job, and could save you a lot of money. I understand not everyone will be confident enough to do it, I wasn't, but have now changed out a lot of my sockets to USBs, using those Argos bought ones.

DublinDilbert

The USB sockets will have a stand by power consumption when not being used, i think a poster on here measured different brands to see how much they use.

I would always try and use better quality sockets for the kitchen/utility room due to the loads they are carrying. Just cause your paying more money in the likes of woodies/b&q doesn't necessarily equate to quality. I've bought cheaper sockets from Meteor electrical (zeler brand) and have been very happy with them too.

I can't remember the last time i had to replace a socket due to it failing, I remember having to often replace ones back 20+ years ago.

Risteard81

Levitate wrote: »

does that seem a bit high?

No. Sounds entirely reasonable to me.

micks

exaisle wrote: »

If you go to B&Q you'll pay top dollar.

If you want good quality sockets go to an electrical wholesaler. Specify that you want good quality rather than the cheapest.

If you can find me less expensive MK double switched sockets i'd be interested to know?

I know this is their UK site but last time I checked it was same in euros
http://www.diy.com/departments/mk-13a-white-socket-pack-of-5/275781_BQ.prd

IMO MK are up there in terms of quality for domestic sockets

colm_mcm

I would be a bit wary of the Argos own branded stuff. I got some light switches, one failed, and the remaining one has gone a funny grey off white colour in the space of a year.
Should have got MK ones, but was decorating and changed the switches on a whim when I was getting other stuff in Argos.

ED E

Said it on a previous thread, putting USB in a socket is foolish. BS 1363 isnt going anywhere. USB changes. What used to be a 500mA standard is now carrying up to 100W and charging Macbooks.

Put em in now and never use them as 2A will take three days to charge a 2019 tablet.

OldMrBrennan83

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studdlymurphy

Sleeper12 wrote:

How much will it you pay for 10 double sockets?

I bought 10 mk logics with switches on the outer corners for 30 sterling online. You would be looking at a lot more in most wholesalers

exaisle

studdlymurphy wrote: »

I bought 10 mk logics with switches on the outer corners for 30 sterling online. You would be looking at a lot more in most wholesalers

Post a link please! :-)

Jack the Stripper

Any electrician would change out 10 sockets in half hour. Supply 10 run of the mill sockets and fit for €100 not a bad half hours work.

Sir Liamalot

Sir Liamalot wrote: »

2 of 4 I installed two years back have failed already. Strangely enough the least used ones. Same make.
Have another Aldi job elsewhere is soldiering on.

The 12VDC jobs I spent 3 squid on a decade ago are far more resilient. I suppose having off switches helps.

Resurrected one today. Cheapo Low ESR (1000µF) caps combined with no off switch done her.



Replaced it with Rubicons and pressed back into service put it in the recycling because it was no longer up to regs...

Thuther has a different ailment.

Tefral

Go to any electrical wholesaler and ask for click sockets. We use hundreds a week and never have any issue. They are 2.20 + vat

kuang1

Apologies for dredging up an oldish thread.
But I'm curious about anybody's opinions on Black Nickel sockets and switches.
I'll be beginning a house build later in the year, and am currently trying to gather as many opinions on every aspect of this project as I can.
I bought a single socket (black nickel) from woodies (€13) yesterday and, as an experiment, have been plugging and unplugging a plug in it to see how the quality holds up. (I haven't installed the socket.)
It's not looking good. Seems to scuff pretty easily.
Is this true for Black nickel plugs and switches generally? Or have I just got a particularly poor quality one here?
The Brand is Telford I think.

Risteard81

Jack the Stripper wrote: »

Any electrician would change out 10 sockets in half hour.

Absolute nonsense. That is 3 minutes each.

Sleeper12

I don't like to knock woodies being an Irish company and all but some things I'd never buy from them. B&Q have a better selection of electric sockets and stuff inc MK. Ask in your local electricial wholesalers and tell them that you want quality