HOW TO HIRE · ELECTRICAL · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
A socket & switch installation in Ireland costs €80–€200 per point, typically around €120. 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 — types of Switches — socket and switch installation includes a variety of types such as single, double, and smart switches.
A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — smart Switch Installation — fitting smart switches that can be controlled via mobile devices or home automation systems.
A good answer: The more of it there is, the longer the job runs. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The option you choose is the part of the quote you control. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Getting this clear up front avoids a change to the price later. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Multi-Socket Installation — creating multi-socket arrangements for home offices or entertainment systems — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a socket and switch fitter 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 — outdoor Socket Installation — installing weatherproof sockets for outdoor use, ideal for garden equipment and lighting.
The figures are for the job, per point, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Standard socket installation and Usb socket installation each carry their own band. Socket & Switch Installation 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 factors such as the complexity of the installation, the type of switches or sockets being installed, and any necessary electrical upgrades. Additional costs may arise if extensive wiring or safety upgrades are needed.
Installation time can vary but generally takes between 1 to 3 hours depending on the number of sockets and switches being installed. More complex jobs may take longer, especially if additional wiring is required.
Same-day service availability depends on the electrician's schedule and workload. It's advisable to contact local electricians to check if they offer emergency or same-day installation services.
Yes, booking multiple installations can often lead to cost savings and efficiency. Many electricians offer package deals for multiple socket and switch installations.
Out of scope work may include extensive rewiring of the home, installation of additional circuits, or any structural modifications. It's best to discuss these needs with your electrician beforehand.
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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