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Ask your QuestionPlease can you tell me how much it would cost to have a new double plug socket fitted on a wall to use for a wall mounted TV. It would involve the cables being hidden in the wall and the wall replastered and made good again?
Asked by Lisa on 12th Jul 2020"This kind of job would usually cost around £300-£375"
Answered on 13th Jul 2020 - Member since Feb 2020 - report"It depends where the nearest socket is and if you have the basic safety requirements to make alterations(an RCD and a reliable earth)
So expect to pay around £65-£100"
"Hi
Depending on the wall and type of installation you require ie in surface trucking or chased in the wall and plastered over the price can range from £70 to £150"
"would be looking at £50-£80 with a minor work cert"
Answered on 13th Jul 2020 - Member since Jun 2020 - report"Hi there,
I’m Nathan from NK electrical,
Most electricians will not make good. However some like myself can do that but it’s a lot more time involve and may need to do two coats to make good.
With that’s being said your looking about £120 to chase and run cable to make good 1 coat about £50. and to come back with a second coat I I would charge another call out free £70."
"Hi Lisa it’s probably going to cost you around
£350 plus materials"
"Hi Lisa assuming there’s a socket outlet close by I would say a rough cost of £120 to chase in for a flush finish and a plaster finish (plaster will have to be possibly sanded and decorated by yourself)"
Answered on 13th Jul 2020 - Member since Jul 2016 - report"Your looking at making a cavity in the wall deep enough to take the cables and mechanical protection (capping)
So it can take a lot longer
I would say £100"
"I would say the electrical side will cost about £285. Including materials you would have to get an estimate for the plastering"
Answered on 13th Jul 2020 - Member since Apr 2019 - report"Hi
It depends where the nearest socket in the room
And how much chasing is involved
You are looking at 100-160 if you have a socket very close
Or between 160 -250 if long cable run"
"Estimated cost £180.00 to £250 for this sort of work including material extra for HDMI cable depending on length"
Answered on 13th Jul 2020 - Member since Apr 2020 - report"Hi Lisa.
I assume that you
already updated your electric wiring in place
My estimate would be 350 pounds included material and skimme the new channel for chasing the cable for new socket."