New power points: what an electrician needs to know
A new power point is a small job until the circuit is already full, or the wall is not where the cable is. The notes below are the ones that change the quote.
Say where and what
The room, the wall, and roughly how far from a corner or a bench. Single or double. Whether it replaces a dead point or adds one. What will run from it: a fridge, a heater, a computer, tools in a garage. A heater or a kiln is a different circuit question from a phone charger. If the existing point is warm, cracked, or shows scorch marks, stop using it and say so.
What not to do while you wait
Do not pull a fitting off the wall. The cables behind it can stay live even when the switch is off, depending on how it was wired. A double adapter or a power board can be a temporary way to reach a lamp. It is not a repair for a loose or hot point, and it is a poor way to run heaters. Outdoor points need to be suitable for weather. Say if the point is outside or in a bathroom, because those locations have extra rules.
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