Additional sockets in newer houses.

[Bul]

How would you wire additional sockets in houses that are newer build and furnished.

For example an additional socket in a bedroom. You don't have floorboards to make it easier.

Do you go behind the skirting? Do you slot straps in a stud partition?

I haven't done much domestic in newer houses. There must be common tricks of the trade.

Any advice?:rolleyes4:

 

[telectrix]

what i try to do is site the additional socket/s where the disruption to decor is minimal. for example, you may find a socket on the other side of the wall and drill directly from that.

 

[Octopus]

"Speachless..........."

So, how would you do the job ?

Floor up or surface trunking would be a sensible offering to the client.

 

[Dan the spark]

Without seeing the job its hard to answer, but firstly look around to see if there are any other sockets that you back to back fior example, worst case scenario would be chop the Walls so you can run in safe zones, failing that then if the customer really wanted the extra point, find one that I could extend and run it in trunking where it's not gonna be too intrusive. You can often make a bit of trunking disappear if it's decorated in well

 

[Bul]

Guys
Thanks for this. Believe me, I went along with a local spark to see how it was done. I'm grateful for the feedback.
But it's an interesting problem.

 

[Dan the spark]

Indeed it is, I used to do the mains supplies to these new blocks of flats that are popping up and I used to think myself that any additional work after they are finished would be a nitemare as there are very rarely any access points to any voids etc to run anything in

 

[needasparks]

Indeed it is, I used to do the mains supplies to these new blocks of flats that are popping up and I used to think myself that any additional work after they are finished would be a nitemare as there are very rarely any access points to any voids etc to run anything in

Agree, and with the amount of insulation everywhere makes it a pain.
Must get back to inventing them bluetooth powered sockets. lol

 

[BillyTheSparks]

If a client wants something done then as long as you explain your intentions, and inform them that there may be some mess and patching up afterwards. Most people will be ok with this.

I had to put downlights in a new build house (built 2007/8) it wasn't the easiest of jobs to gain access to the floors as they were all chipboard, but I did it without too much hassle. The most annoying part was putting the floors back down, lots of 4x2 under the floor to support the joints and also inbetween the joists to take the weight - THIS IS A MUST!! As the last thing you want is someone/thing going through the floor!

I always say this to my clients:
"Everything is possible. It just depends on the amount of mess you want to make"

 

[telectrix]

lots of 4x2 under the floor to support the joints and also inbetween the joists to take the weight

just goes to show that these weetabix floors are unsuitable for the job and fitted only as a cheapskate way of boosting the builder's profits.same thing with those horrendous roof trusses.

 

[JONOXNAM]

How would you wire additional sockets in houses that are newer build and furnished.

For example an additional socket in a bedroom. You don't have floorboards to make it easier.

Do you go behind the skirting? Do you slot straps in a stud partition?


I haven't done much domestic in newer houses. There must be common tricks of the trade.

Any advice?:rolleyes4:

I'd get a sparky in - clipping behind skirting would not be in a prescribed safe zone, thats a starter....

 

[Bul]

Guys
I've learned a lot from this. It isn't enough to go out and "see how its done these days".


Thanks to the forum, I see how things should be done. Every contribution appreciated.

Bul