Socket cover fitting in Exeter
Professional socket cover fitting services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
15-20 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Professional socket cover fitting - add an extra layer of protection to electrical sockets. Stop curious fingers exploring holes that look interesting.
Curious Fingers, Interesting Holes
Children poke things. Sockets have holes. Even with built-in shutters, children shouldn't be playing with electrical sockets. Covers stop the exploration before it starts.
💡 Pro tip: UK sockets are designed to be safe, but covers prevent children treating sockets as toys. It's about stopping the behaviour, not just the danger.
Why Professional Fitting Matters
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Quality covers used | Cheap ones that defeat shutters |
| All sockets done | Random coverage |
| Easy adult removal | Stuck or loose |
| Doesn't compromise safety | Makes sockets less safe |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Assess | All accessible sockets identified |
| Fit | Quality covers installed |
| Test | Secure fit checked |
| Demo | Removal shown |
📦 You're Left With
- All sockets covered
- Extra safety layer
- Easy adult access
- Peace of mind
Pricing Guide
| Scope | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Socket cover fitting | 15-20 mins | £60 |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour). Covers multiple sockets.
Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ Unused sockets - In living areas
✅ Low sockets - At child height
✅ Play areas - Where children spend time
✅ Bedrooms - Unsupervised exploration
Why Choose Us for Socket cover fitting in Exeter?
Electrical safety
Proper covers used
All sockets done
Adult access maintained
What to Expect
Step 1: Identify
All accessible unused sockets noted.
Step 2: Fit
Quality covers inserted into each socket.
Step 3: Demo
Shown how to remove and replace for adult use.
🔧 DIY Tips
Doing it yourself? Here's what matters:
🔧 What you'll need
- Quality socket covers (not pound shop)
- List of all sockets in the house
📐 Simple process
- Walk through each room
- Note all sockets at child height
- Identify which are unused
- Insert covers firmly
- Test they're secure
- Check child can't remove them
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Using poor quality covers
- Not doing all sockets
- Covers that children can remove
- Using covers that interfere with shutters
💡 Pro trick: The best covers require a twisting motion to remove - beyond toddler coordination but easy for adults.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
⚡ UK socket safety - British sockets have built-in shutters that prevent direct finger-to-electricity contact. Covers are an additional deterrent, not the primary safety feature.
Best practice:
- Use quality covers designed for UK sockets
- Cover unused sockets only
- Remove covers when socket is in use
- Replace covers immediately after
Alternative approaches:
- Furniture in front of sockets
- Box covers over plugged-in devices
- Higher socket installation
Frequently Asked Questions
Are socket covers actually necessary?
UK sockets have built-in shutters that prevent finger insertion. However, covers stop children playing with sockets, inserting objects, or pulling at plugs. They're an extra layer of protection.
What about the debate over socket covers?
Some argue UK sockets are already safe. We fit covers that work WITH the shutter system, not against it. Quality covers that don't compromise socket safety.
Which sockets need covering?
Any socket at child height that's not in constant use. Unused sockets in living areas, bedrooms, and play areas are the priority.
Can adults still use covered sockets?
Yes - covers are designed to be easily removed by adults but difficult for children. You remove the cover, plug in your device, replace when done.
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