Sockets & Electrical Repairs project

Socket damaged by water getting in from outside

A socket had come away from the wall because water was getting in from outside. The options were explained and the problem was put right.

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Project overview

A socket had come away from the wall because water was getting in from outside. The options were explained and the problem was put right.

This project was carried out by our partner electrician, G&M Electrics Ltd. We've written it up from what the customer said in their review, which is quoted in full below.

The job

What the customer needed

A socket had come away from the wall because of water getting in from the outside.

What was done

  • Assessed the damaged socket
  • Explained the possible solutions
  • Carried out the agreed repair
“Gavin was on time and clearly an experienced and customer-focused professional. A socket had come away from the wall because of water ingress from the outside, and he carefully explained possible solutions to this tricky situation. I was happy with the outcome and would recommend him wholeheartedly.”
Hedd WynGoogle review · 2025

About this type of work

Water getting into a wall can damage sockets and back boxes and cause tripping. The electrical repair needs to be matched with fixing the source of the damp, otherwise the fault will come back.

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