Outdoor Socket Installation in Bolton

Outdoor socket installation in Bolton for gardens, driveways, garages and patios. ANR Electrics fits weatherproof sockets with RCD protection so you can power garden tools and outdoor equipment safely.

What an Outdoor Socket Is Useful For

An outdoor socket gives you power where you need it outside. People use them for lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, pressure washers, garden lights and water features. It means no more feeding an extension lead through a window, which is a trip hazard and leaves the window open.

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Weatherproof Sockets and IP66 Ratings

Outdoor sockets sit in a sealed box with a lid that closes over the plug. We usually fit IP66 rated sockets, which keep out heavy rain and dust. The cable goes through the wall from inside, and the hole is sealed so damp cannot get into the brickwork.

Sockets Away From the House

If you need power at the bottom of the garden, in a shed or in a summer house, the cable has to run underground or along a wall. For buried runs we use cable made to go underground, laid deep enough to stay clear of spades and forks. Each socket is tested before we leave.

About us

ANR Electrics is a fully qualified electrician offering outdoor socket installation across Bolton, Bradley Fold and Tottington. Many jobs are a single or double socket on the back wall of the house, though we also run power to sheds, garages and garden rooms. Every socket is weatherproof, RCD protected and tested before we leave.

  • Fully qualified electrician

  • We respond within 24 hours at most

  • Emergency callouts taken

  • Open 7am to 8pm, seven days a week

  • Homes and businesses across Bolton

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does outdoor socket installation cost in Bolton?

The cost of outdoor socket installation depends on where the socket goes and how the cable is run. A socket on the outside wall behind an inside socket is the simplest job. A socket at the far end of the garden needs a longer cable run and digging, so it costs more.

Do outdoor sockets in Bolton need RCD protection?

Yes. The wiring regulations say outdoor sockets must have RCD protection. An RCD cuts the power almost instantly if it detects a fault, such as a cable cut by a hedge trimmer. It can be built into the socket or provided at your consumer unit.

Can an outdoor socket in Bolton be switched off from inside?

Yes. We can fit a switch inside the house that turns the outdoor socket on and off. This means nobody passing can use the socket when you are not using it. It is a sensible option for sockets on front walls and driveways.

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