Project overview
New kitchen sockets were installed, with walls chased and new cables laid, including in an old 1930s kitchen brought up to date.
This project was carried out by our partner electrician, G&M Electrics Ltd. We've written it up from what each customer said in their reviews, which are quoted in full below.
Job 1 of 2
What the customer needed
The customer wanted new kitchen sockets, which meant chasing the walls and laying new cables. They found the electrician through Checkatrade.
What was done
- Visited to quote on the same day as the request
- Provided a quote with a breakdown of costs within 24 hours
- Chased the walls and laid new cables for the sockets
- Cleaned up the mess as the work went on
“Contacted Gavin via Checkatrade to provide a quote for new kitchen sockets including chiseling walls and laying new cables. Gavin was quick to respond to request and arranged to call in same day to provide quote. Quote with break down of costs was provided within 24 hours. Gavin kept in contact arriving as agreed. Quite a messy job, however Gavin was neat and tidy clearing up any mess made. Unfortunately Gavin came on the hottest day ever and still worked with professionalism and within time frames. Totally delighted with work completed, would definitely recommend Gavin for any electrical work.”
Job 2 of 2
Another customer, a similar job
Another customer had an old 1930s kitchen that needed bringing into the modern era.
What was done
- Fitted new sockets exactly where they were needed
“Excellent electrician, competitive price, very knowledgeable, brought an old 1930s kitcken in to the modern era, new sockets fitted, exactly where they were needed.”
About this type of work
Older kitchens often have too few sockets for modern appliances. Adding sockets on new cables in the right places is safer than relying on extension leads. New kitchen circuits are notifiable under Part P.
Read more about our sockets & electrical repairs service, or see related work: house rewiring.
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