Power sockets stick out from wall

muckybutt

roddydogs wrote: »

Strictly speaking, you not allowed to recess them yourself any more, are you?

Perfectly allowable - changes like chopping boxes in are allowable without notification, unless they are in a "Special Location" - Kitchen - Bathroom or outdoors

chib

Thanks for the responses.

I did indeed try to find them myself, "surface mounted" is the term I was looking for. They are not everywhere in the house, only in some locations and the first being in the hall which you notice as soon as you walk in the front door.

The house needs a lot of decorating prior to moving in, new carpets throughout and a new kitchen fitted so this little problem is something that can wait - but it's good to know when the time is right that we could have them sunk into the wall flush in uniform with the others.

Thanks again.

RichardD1970

Most of ours are surface mounted, but that is because most of our walls are concrete and a pig to drill, chisel etc.

[Deleted User]

Hi,

here's a wee video, give you an idea of the job.

chib

[Deleted User] wrote:

Hi,

here's a wee video, give you an idea of the job.

I've watched a lot of videos made by this guy, a lot of them are really good.

This looks like an easy enough job to DIY - I guess it depends on the position of the cabling right enough.

Nada666

chib wrote: »

The house needs a lot of decorating prior to moving in, new carpets throughout and a new kitchen fitted so this little problem is something that can wait - but it's good to know when the time is right that we could have them sunk into the wall flush in uniform with the others.

Not essential but probably better to consider it a first thing rather than a later thing. If you are budgeting for carpets and a kitchen you should easily be able to budget for the new sockets. How many sockets are you talking about?

The trouble is even the most careful fitter can not guarantee not hitting a friable flake of plaster.

Suzy_M

chib wrote: »

all interior walls are brick..

= Most likely reason for surface mounted sockets.

You can get them recessed but how easy it will be depends on the thickness of the walls, type & hardness of brick etc. There's also a risk of a 'ripple effect' causing damage to the surrounding area or the other side of the wall if you are too heavy handed.

muckybutt

Handy tip - if the walls are brick don't use a normal cold chisel or bolster chisel, invest a few quid in a scutch chisel http://www.electrical2go.co.uk/scutch-chisel-38mm.html?gclid=CMPp8N2M5bsCFabLtAod_CkAZA

baldelectrician

Have you concluded the sale?
This is a sign of older wiring- I would recommend a full EICR Electrical check by a competent time served electrician.

You may have wiring that is a pig in a poke

chib

baldelectrician wrote: »

Have you concluded the sale?
This is a sign of older wiring- I would recommend a full EICR Electrical check by a competent time served electrician.

You may have wiring that is a pig in a poke

Yes, sale is concluded. We did get the house for a really good price, and understand some work (Like upgrading of wiring) may be required.