Our process for adding new light points or sockets is designed for efficiency and minimal disruption, typically completed within a few hours to a full day depending on complexity. It involves four key steps:

1. 1

   Initial Consultation & Assessment (15-30 minutes)

   We begin by discussing your requirements and conducting a thorough on-site assessment of your current electrical installation, consumer unit capacity, and the proposed locations for new points. This ensures compatibility and identifies any potential challenges.

2. 2

   Planning & Preparation (30-60 minutes)

   Based on the assessment, we plan the most efficient and compliant routing for new wiring, selecting appropriate materials. We then prepare the work area, ensuring safety and protecting surrounding surfaces.

3. 3

   Installation & Wiring (2-6 hours per point)

   This is the core of the work, involving cutting into walls (if necessary), running new cables, installing junction boxes, and fitting the new sockets or light fixtures. All connections are made securely and tested rigorously.

4. 4

   Testing & Certification (30-45 minutes)

   Once installed, all new points are thoroughly tested for continuity, polarity, earth resistance, and proper functioning. We ensure compliance with the Reglamento Electrotécnico para Baja Tensión (REBT) and provide necessary documentation, including a boletín if required for significant alterations.

There are several common situations where installing additional light points or electrical sockets becomes necessary. You should consider contacting a professional electrician if you are:

• Renovating a space

  Major changes to kitchens, bathrooms, or living areas often necessitate relocating or adding new power outlets and lighting fixtures to suit the new layout and appliance placement.

• Experiencing insufficient power

  If you constantly rely on extension cords or find yourself short of convenient sockets for your devices, adding new points can significantly improve functionality and safety.

• Upgrading lighting

  Moving from older, central lighting to modern, distributed LED setups often requires new wiring and fixture points for optimal illumination and energy efficiency.

• Installing new appliances

  High-power appliances like ovens, air conditioning units, or electric vehicle chargers require dedicated circuits and appropriately rated sockets that must be professionally installed.

We address these needs efficiently across L'Hospitalet.

Ensuring the longevity and safety of your electrical installations means using only high-quality materials and components from reputable manufacturers. For wiring, we exclusively use PVC-insulated copper cables, typically from Top Cable or Prysmian, known for their durability and adherence to European standards. Switches and sockets are often supplied by brands like Simon or Legrand, offering a wide range of designs and robust mechanisms suitable for modern homes in L'Hospitalet. We also utilise high-quality junction boxes, conduits from Unex, and circuit breakers from Schneider Electric or Hager for consumer unit upgrades, guaranteeing reliable overcurrent protection. Our selection prioritises safety, performance, and compliance with the latest REBT regulations, ensuring your new electrical points are built to last and operate safely for years to come.

The cost for installing new light points or sockets in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat typically ranges from 66€ to 1053€, with a median around 560€. This wide range reflects several factors. Simple additions in accessible locations, like an extra socket on an existing circuit, fall at the lower end. More complex installations, such as adding multiple new light points requiring significant wall chasing, dedicated circuits, or upgrades to the main consumer unit, will be at the higher end. The price includes the electrician's labour, all necessary materials (cables, sockets, switches, junction boxes), and a thorough safety test. It also covers the issuance of a 'boletín' (CIE - Certificado de Instalación Eléctrica) if the work constitutes a significant modification requiring one, ensuring full compliance and peace of mind.