Socket face plate but sits proud from wall

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fenwick458 said: If it were my house I'd raise the one in the skirting board by 50mm at least so it matches the other one, and for the pattress that has been plastered around, remove it and sink in a metal backbox and then fill around it. or get an electrician to do that.

I would also raise the socket further up the wall. Depending on the amount of slack in the cables, a minimum of 50mm. If there is no slack, then run new lengths of cable and move the socket up so that it is at least 300mm off the floor (or at least the same height as the other sockets in the room).

Even on a party wall, there shouldn't be any problem cutting a recess for a steel back box - Messy work, but with the right tools, it doesn't take long.