Additional sockets
New points added to existing circuits where suitable, or on a new circuit where the load calls for it.
Sockets & Switches
Sockets & Switches
Very few houses were wired for the way we use them now. Home offices, kitchen appliances, chargers on every surface and televisions with three things plugged in behind them mean that the socket you have is rarely where you need it.
Adding points properly is a small job with a big effect on how a room works, and it removes the extension leads that tend to accumulate quietly in the background.
What we fit
USB and smart sockets
Sockets with integrated USB charging, and switched or smart accessories where they genuinely make life easier.
Kitchen and worktop points
Above-worktop sockets, island points and appliance switching positioned around how the kitchen is actually used.
Home office and media points
Grouped sockets behind desks and media units so equipment is powered without trailing leads across the floor.
Outdoor sockets
Weatherproof external sockets on suitably protected circuits for garden tools, pressure washers and outdoor equipment.
Switches and switching changes
Replacement switches, additional switch positions, dimmers, and switches relocated after decorating or building work.
Neat work and making good
The part people worry about is the mess. Where possible we work within existing cavities, chase minimally and route cables where they will not be seen. We will tell you before we start what will need making good and what we can do without disturbing the finish.
Every new point is tested on the circuit it is connected to, and we check the circuit can properly take what is being added rather than simply extending it.
When a new circuit is the better answer
Sometimes extending an existing circuit is not the right move — a kitchen with several high-load appliances, a home office running a lot of equipment, or a garage or garden room. In those cases a dedicated circuit is a better and safer answer, which falls under our wiring and installation work.
When to call
Typical reasons to add points
We work across Swords, North Dublin, Fingal and the wider Dublin area. If you are not sure whether something needs an electrician, call 089 979 8130 and we will tell you straight.
- Extension leads are being used permanently in a room
- A room is being converted to an office or bedroom
- The kitchen is short of worktop sockets
- There is no outdoor socket for garden equipment
- Sockets are cracked, loose, painted over or discoloured
FAQs
Common questions
Related
Work that often goes with this
Electrical Wiring & Installations
Where a dedicated circuit is the right answer instead of an extension.
Kitchen Electrical Services
Worktop points, appliance circuits and kitchen switching.
Outdoor Electrical Services
External sockets and garden power on protected circuits.
Electrical Repairs
Replacing damaged or dead accessories rather than adding new ones.
See every service on our electrical services page, or check the areas we serve.
Need extra points?
Photos of the room and a note on where you want the sockets are usually enough for us to price the job.
Or email info@exileelectrical.ie — you can also use our quote form.