HOW TO HIRE · ELECTRICAL · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
An extra sockets in Ireland costs €70–€180 per socket, typically around €110. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
THE 60-SECOND VERSION
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Restricted to Registered Electrical Contractor (REC): a new circuit; a rewire; a new or replacement distribution board; work at the meter; a new supply to a bathroom or an outdoor area. Not restricted: replacing a light fitting like for like; replacing a socket front like for like.
Search the Safe Electric register for the name or the registration number before you agree a price. safeelectric.ie →
Issued by the Registered Electrical Contractor on completion of restricted works, once tested. It matters because it records that the work met the national wiring rules and was tested, and it is asked for on sale, remortgage and insurance.
Agree before the work starts that you will be handed completion certificate, and keep it with the house papers.
Expect public liability; ask who the insurer is and for the policy number. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — upgrading Socket Types — you may want to upgrade to more modern socket types, such as those with USB ports for charging devices.
A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — relocation of Existing Sockets — sometimes, existing sockets need to be moved to accommodate new furniture or layouts.
A good answer: A one-off design has no shortcuts to borrow from. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Quantity drives the hours more than anything else. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A job left too long costs more than one done on time. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The service typically does not include extensive rewiring, structural modifications, or any work outside of standard socket installations — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a electrician to add a socket job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability; ask who the insurer is and for the policy number — installation of Additional Sockets — this includes adding new power outlets in various locations around your home or office.
The figures are for the job, per socket, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Standard socket installation and Double socket installation each carry their own band. Extra Sockets price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
AFTER
MONEY BACK
Two public schemes touch electrical work in a home. Neither pays for the job itself; both are claimed for the equipment and its installation, and the amounts and the dates are SEAI's own.
Who: A homeowner, or anyone with off-street parking at the property. You do not have to own an electric vehicle to apply.
Who: The owner of a home built and occupied before 2025.
Schemes change. The amounts above were checked on the dates shown; the official page is the one that counts.
The cost can vary based on the complexity of the installation, the number of sockets being added, and the accessibility of existing wiring. Additional factors include the need for circuit upgrades or compliance with local regulations.
The duration of the installation can range from one to three hours, depending on the number of sockets and the complexity of the job. Simple installations may be completed quickly, while more involved tasks could take longer.
Same-day service may be available, but it largely depends on the electrician's schedule and availability. It's best to inquire directly with local professionals for urgent requests.
Yes, many electricians offer the option to bundle multiple jobs, like installing extra sockets along with lighting upgrades. This can often save you time and potentially reduce overall costs.
The service typically does not include extensive rewiring, structural modifications, or any work outside of standard socket installations. If major electrical upgrades are needed, those would require a separate assessment and quote.
Search the name or the registration number. If the number does not resolve to the name on the quote, stop there.
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