Whether you need additional sockets for a home office, want to relocate switches for convenience, or require repairs to faulty outlets, our qualified electricians deliver safe, compliant work. We install all types including USB sockets, dimmer switches, and outdoor weatherproof outlets.
Sockets and switches are the parts of your electrical system you touch every day, so it pays to have them fitted properly. Adding extra sockets for a home office, swapping a worn faceplate, fitting USB or dimmer switches, or installing a weatherproof outdoor socket for the garden or a charger may sound straightforward, but every job involves working with live circuits and needs to be done safely. At HC Electrical, owner Harry Crane handles the full range of work: new sockets and additions, relocating switches for convenience or accessibility, repairing faulty or scorched outlets, and fitting modern conveniences like USB-A and USB-C points so you can charge devices without adapters cluttering the worktop.
Every installation has to meet BS 7671 wiring regulations, and because we're NAPIT-registered we can self-certify work under Part P of the Building Regulations, giving you proper documentation and peace of mind. That matters whether you're in one of Haverhill's older period homes, where existing wiring and plasterwork need a careful eye, or in a newer Suffolk build where we simply extend tidy, modern circuits. We check that the existing installation can safely take the extra load, run cables neatly, and make good afterwards so the finish looks right.
Common jobs we're asked about include adding double sockets behind a desk or TV, fitting dimmer switches to set the mood, moving an awkwardly placed light switch, and putting outdoor sockets where they're genuinely useful. Whatever the scenario, we'll talk you through the options and provide a free, no-obligation quote before any work begins.
The cost of adding a socket depends on the specifics of the job rather than a fixed figure, so we always provide a free, no-obligation quote. The main factors are where the socket needs to go, how far the cabling has to run from the existing circuit, whether walls need chasing out and making good afterwards, and how many points you want installing at once. A simple addition next to an existing socket is more straightforward than a run across a room or into a different wall. Once we have seen the location, or talked it through with you, we can give you a clear, itemised price with no surprises.
Yes, relocating a light switch is a job we carry out regularly, often to make a room more convenient or accessible. The work involves extending or rerouting the existing wiring to the new position, fitting the switch, and then making good the original spot so it blends back in. In older Haverhill homes this can mean a bit more care with plaster and existing cabling, while in newer builds it is usually more straightforward. All work is carried out to BS 7671 standards and, as we are NAPIT-registered, certified under Part P. We will advise on the best position and give you a free quote first.
Yes, modern USB sockets are completely safe when fitted by a qualified electrician, and they are a popular upgrade. They combine standard three-pin outlets with built-in USB-A or USB-C ports, so you can charge phones, tablets and other devices directly without trailing plug adapters. Quality units are designed to deliver the correct charging output safely and meet the relevant standards. We install them as direct replacements for existing sockets or as new additions, checking the circuit can take the load and that everything complies with BS 7671. As NAPIT-registered electricians we certify the work under Part P, so you have proper documentation for your records.
A single socket installation is usually a fairly quick job, often completed in a couple of hours, though the exact time depends on the work involved. A like-for-like replacement or an addition next to an existing socket is faster than a fresh cable run that requires chasing into walls and making good afterwards. Fitting several sockets, or working in an older property where the wiring needs careful handling, naturally takes longer. We will always give you a realistic time estimate when we provide your free quote, so you know what to expect and can plan around the work with minimal disruption to your day.
Any work that involves wiring should be carried out by a qualified electrician to keep you safe and your installation compliant. While swapping a like-for-like faceplate might look simple, you cannot see the condition of the cabling or connections behind it, and mistakes with mains wiring can be dangerous. Electrical work in the home is also covered by Part P of the Building Regulations, so it needs to be done and certified correctly. As a NAPIT-registered electrician, Harry can carry out and self-certify the work to BS 7671 standards, giving you proper documentation and confidence that everything has been done safely and to the required standard.
We provide sockets & switches for homes and businesses throughout Haverhill and the surrounding towns:
