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Ask your QuestionThe single wall socket behind my washer is cracked so they won't plug my washer into it, how much would it cost to replace/fix?
Asked by Karen on 22nd Jul 2020"To replace the socket face would be between £30 to £40"
Answered on 22nd Jul 2020 - Member since Jun 2020 - report"To replace this roughly the cost will be £100
Many thanks"
"Hi this will be £35 to replace
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"Assuming it was just changing the socket with no issues I personally would be looking to do it on my way home if local to me and would just charge materials, to be called out for that would be a minimum 1 hour charge plus materials"
Answered on 23rd Jul 2020 - Member since Feb 2019 - report"As the single socket is now water vulnerable, water.Cost is roughly 100 pounds to replace the craved socket and backing box.
for the job,assuming there are no associated wiring
problems."
"The cost of a new socket outlet and call out fee
£35"
"would just be a straight swap over with a new single none/switched single socket depending on where you stay would be depend on price"
Answered on 23rd Jul 2020 - Member since Jul 2019 - report"Hi, it will cost £50 including parts. As long as there is no further damage."
Answered on 22nd Jul 2020 - Member since Oct 2019 - report"£35 only to replace for plastic socket replacement installation."
Answered on 22nd Jul 2020 - Member since Feb 2020 - report"Depends where you are located from me. If you are within 10 miles £40"
Answered on 22nd Jul 2020 - Member since Aug 2017 - report"It’s really easy to do. If you get an electrician out £50+"
Answered on 22nd Jul 2020 - Member since Apr 2020 - report"an electrician would probably have to charge their minimum charge plus the cost of the socket around £5... they'll also want to do a test on the circuit, check your bonding to the gas and water supplies and RCD trip times if you have RCD protection."
Answered on 22nd Jul 2020 - Member since Oct 2019 - report"A single socket is not much however the time to come and is the cost I would do it for £ 55.
Kind Regards Richard"
"Hi there I can charge you £60 including materials to rectify this problem"
Answered on 22nd Jul 2020 - Member since May 2020 - report"A basic replacement single socket costs around £3.00. Time for an electrician to fit, assuming easy access, approx. 15mins."
Answered on 22nd Jul 2020 - Member since Jun 2019 - report"At nwr electrical We charge £30 to supply and fit Cost is made up material and travel the job itself is only 2 mins"
Answered on 22nd Jul 2020 - Member since May 2019 - report"Depends on who you ask. Should be in the region of £40."
Answered on 22nd Jul 2020 - Member since Apr 2018 - report"Hey to replacement of the single socket will cost you 45 including material please let me know if you still interested"
Answered on 25th Jul 2020 - Member since May 2020 - report