If your garage is currently short on sockets, adding a few in the right places can make the space far more useful.
Whether you want somewhere to plug in a freezer, washing machine, tools or simply charge your gadgets, a garage socket installation can be a really practical improvement. At A Bathe Electrics, a straightforward installation of additional sockets would typically cost around £150–£300, depending on the number of sockets, the existing wiring and how accessible the garage is. The important thing is making sure the sockets are positioned safely and sensibly for how you actually plan to use the space.
Why add more sockets to your garage?
Garages often become much more than somewhere to park the car. They can turn into utility rooms, workshops, storage areas or even somewhere to tackle those DIY jobs you've been putting off! The problem is that many garages weren't originally designed with all of these uses in mind, so you might find there's only one socket — and it's inevitably in the least convenient place.
This is something we recently came across on Bradstock Road. The property was a three-bedroom semi-detached home dating back to the 1930s, with an attached garage. The homeowner, a busy mum, wanted to move the washing machine and freezer into the garage to free up some much-needed space in the small kitchen. There was already one socket in the garage, but unfortunately, it was in completely the wrong place for what she wanted to use the room for.
Rather than having extension leads trailing across the garage, adding properly positioned sockets made much more sense. It meant the appliances could be placed where they were needed, while keeping the space practical and tidy.
Planning your garage socket installation
When we're carrying out a garage socket installation, we always start by asking how you're planning to use the space. There's little point putting several sockets together in one area if you're actually going to need power at the other end of the garage. Thinking about where appliances, workbenches and other equipment will sit allows us to recommend positions that make sense for you.
With older properties, such as the 1930s home on Bradstock Road, we'll also look at the existing electrical installation before carrying out any new work. We need to make sure the circuit is suitable for what you're planning to connect and that the installation is safe and properly protected.
Making your garage more useful
A garage socket installation isn't just about adding another plug to the wall. It's about making the space work better for your everyday life. Moving the washing machine and freezer out of a small kitchen can free up valuable cupboard and floor space, while having conveniently positioned sockets can make a garage workshop or storage area much easier to use.
We also always recommend avoiding the temptation to rely on lots of extension leads in a garage. They can become untidy, get damaged or end up running across areas where people are walking. Having permanent sockets installed in sensible locations provides a much neater and more convenient solution.
At A Bathe Electrics, we like to keep things straightforward. We'll look at what you already have, listen to what you want to achieve and recommend a garage socket installation that works for your home rather than simply adding sockets for the sake of it.
If you're considering a garage socket installation in Kings Norton, contact A Bathe Electrics today by phone on 01215 170598 or via our contact form to discuss your requirements.
