Working with an electrician is recommended for a broken plug socket, especially as you never really know the state of electrical wiring once the faceplate has been removed.
An approved electrician will ensure electrical work such as repairing a broken socket Benminster complies with BS 7671 regulations. An electrician will also have a range of testing equipment and electrical tools such as a socket tester to confirm the circuit is dead before physically touching the wires and carrying out repair work. It costs between £90 - £150 to repair a broken plug socket Bedminster but will cost more if considering a USB or smart socket. Fairway Electrical is local to Bedmister and wider Bristol, replacing a broken plug socket is actually one of our popular services so you can guarantee a thorough and trusted service.
How is a broken plug socket Bedminster replaced?
The first step is to ensure safety at the property to protect the electrician and homeowners. This is achieved by isolating power by switching off the specific circuit breaker at the fusebox. The faceplate is carefully removed from the wall. An electrician will inspect the state of the live, earth and neutral wires and match the wires to the terminals on the new faceplate. The new faceplate will be screwed into place, making sure there are no exposed wires. Jason from Fairway Electrical worked with homeowners at Braunton Road, Bedminster. Initially they tried a DIY attempt but couldn't see an issue with the plug socket. Once the faceplate was removed, the poor condition of electrical wiring due to wear and tear was evident to a well trained professional. The older wiring had also become loose over time.
Is a broken plug socket dangerous?
Yes, a broken plug socket can lead to severe hazards such as electric shocks. If any live wires are exposed or there are visible cracks on a loose faceplate, the risk of shocks when touched is increased. Loose wiring can also cause electrical arcing which appears like sparks jumping across a gap, generating heat which ignites flammable materials or causes plastic insulation to melt. Once the faceplate of the broken plug socket was removed at the home in Braunton Road, the homeowners felt relieved to have called me. If the loose wiring I discovered under the broken socket had been left to escalate, results could have been disastrous.
Why work with Fairway Electrical in Bedminster?
Here at Fairway Electrical, I’m NAPIT approved so all electrical work including replacing plug sockets is done by the book. As locals to Bedminster, I’m a stone's throw away which means I can arrange an appointment to suit your busy schedule. The homeowners at Braunton Road were desperate for an electrician to come out ASAP as they were heading off on holiday the next day. I was pleased to plan a last minute appointment, only taking a few hours to fix the broken plug socket Bedminster.
Call Jason at Fairway Electrical on 0117 239 4701
