Outdoor Sockets

Outside sockets in Loughton: enjoy your garden without trailing leads through the house

We fit a lot of outside sockets, and the reason is often simple. You want your Christmas lights on, music in the garden or the pressure washer running without leaving a door open for an extension lead. After 33 years in the electrical trade, I know these small improvements can make everyday life easier.

We’re an NICEIC Approved Contractor, and we start by asking what you want to plug in. That matters! A few garden lights and a hot tub place very different demands on an electrical supply. We check what’s suitable before quoting.

At Tack Electrical, we install outside sockets across Loughton, Buckhurst Hill, Woodford, South Woodford, Chingford and Chigwell. We’re a family-run business, and we want you to feel comfortable calling us for the little jobs as well as the bigger ones.

Let’s put the power where you need it

Most of our outside socket installations are for garden lighting, mood lighting and Christmas decorations. We also fit them for lawnmowers, outdoor entertaining and pressure washing the car.

It’s about making your space work for you. Somewhere convenient to plug in, without taking a cable through the kitchen window or leaving the back door ajar.

Tell us what you use now and what you’re planning. If a hot tub or vehicle charging is on your list, mention it at the start so we can assess the right supply for that equipment.

We start with a free quotation visit

We’ll come over, walk around with you and talk through where you want the socket.

Then we look for a suitable electrical supply, assess the existing circuit and check the fuseboard. We consider the electrical demand, cable route and access, alongside the position that will be most useful to you.

The easiest place to drill through the wall isn’t always the best place for your socket. We’d rather have that conversation now than leave you with a fitting that’s awkward to use.

You receive a quotation explaining the agreed work and price before booking.

There’s more to it than a hole through the wall

Outside sockets face rain, damp and changing weather. The enclosure, cable entries and installation method all need to suit the location.

We select outdoor equipment with appropriate protection against water and dust, known as its IP rating. We check the manufacturer’s instructions, including how that protection works when a plug is connected.

Where wiring passes through an external wall, we seal the penetration appropriately to help prevent water entering the building. We fit the enclosure and cable entries as instructed, preserving any required drainage arrangements.

We also choose suitable fixings for the surface and use established materials that have proved dependable on our jobs.

These are the details you might never notice. But they matter.

We check the protection and test the work

Outdoor socket-outlets need RCD protection. This helps reduce the risk of electric shock by disconnecting the supply when certain faults occur. We check the protection for the proposed installation rather than assuming it’s already suitable

After installation, we inspect and test the work and provide the appropriate electrical certification.

If we find an issue with the existing circuit that affects the installation, we explain it and discuss what needs doing before proceeding.

How much does an outside socket cost?

Our guide price is £165, with the final price confirmed after a free quotation visit.

Your quotation includes the agreed materials, labour, inspection and testing. The supply location, cable route and any necessary circuit improvements affect the complete price.

If you’ve got other small electrical jobs waiting, tell us during the survey. We can quote for doing them together, which may offer better value than arranging separate visits.

Installation times vary, so we’ll explain what to expect once we’ve seen the job.

A local business you can call again

We’re a TrustMark Registered Business, with City & Guilds qualifications, and our workmanship carries a six-year guarantee.

For us, fitting your outside socket is the start of looking after you. We want you to know who did the work, what was included and who to contact afterwards.

If you’re searching for outside socket installation near you, give us a shout. We’ll help you work out what suits your garden and how you want to use it.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an outside socket cost?

Our guide price is £165, subject to a free quotation visit. We assess the supply, socket position and intended use, then confirm the complete price before booking.

What is included in the installation?

We include the agreed socket, installation materials, labour, inspection and testing in your quotation. We also provide the appropriate electrical certification and explain any necessary improvements to the existing circuit.

How long will the job take?

We’ll give you an estimate after looking at the supply and cable route. A socket beside a suitable existing supply is a different job from one needing a longer cable run or circuit alterations.

Can you install a socket for my hot tub?

Yes, we can assess a suitable supply for your particular hot tub. Send us the model details and manufacturer’s electrical requirements so we can check what’s needed before quoting.

Can I charge my electric car from it?

Tell us if vehicle charging is your intended use, because it needs specific assessment of the socket, circuit and protection. We won’t treat an ordinary garden socket as automatically suitable for charging just because the plug fits

Will the socket be weatherproof?

We choose an outdoor enclosure suitable for its position and install it according to the manufacturer’s instructions. We’ll explain how to use and close it correctly, including any limits on protection while a plug is connected.

What qualifications and guarantee do you have?

We’re an NICEIC Approved Contractor and a TrustMark Registered Business, with City & Guilds qualifications. Our installation workmanship comes with a six-year guarantee.

Still running leads through your doors and windows? Fill in the form today and let’s get this quote happening!

We’ll come over, listen to what you need and give you a clear, no-obligation quotation. Let’s make using your garden that little bit easier.