New electrical point in Warsaw: a socket or switch where you need it

What the cost includes

The cost is based on the chase length, the wall material (plasterboard, brick, concrete), and how many points need to be installed. A short section in plasterboard costs one amount; a long chase in concrete costs more. Labour includes wall chasing, laying the cable, fitting the back box, installing the socket or switch, and making the connection in the junction box. Materials (cable, back box, socket) are provided by the client. Current rates are shown in the table.

The request, step by stepNew electrical point in the app, screen by screenPick the service, take a photo of the spot for the socket and the estimate shows up straight away. After the address and date, the request goes out to independent handymen nearby. They send their offers with a price, and you compare and choose.Service and a photoAddress and a day that suits youOffers from handymen, you chooseStep 1 of 5ElectricalNew electrical point150–250 zł · per pointHow many points?2 ptsEstimate≈ 300–500 złPhotos: show what needs doingNext Step 2 of 5Where?Warsaw, TargówekWhen suits you?WeekdayWeekendAny dayDescriptionNeed an extra socket near the deskSend request 3 offersNew electrical pointWarsaw, TargówekSentYHYuriy H.380 złI test the voltage after fitting.ChooseTRTomasz R.410 złThe back box will sit flush with the wall.ChooseDPDmytro P.470 złI’ll isolate and test the circuit first.ChooseOrder in the app

What it costs and how to book: socket replacement in Warsaw.

How the work is done

1. Tradespeople agree the exact position of the new point and the cable path from the junction box or an existing circuit.
2. Tradespeople mark out the chase line on the wall.
3. Tradespeople cut the channel and drill the hole for the back box.
4. Tradespeople lay the cable (typically NYM 3×2.5 for sockets, 3×1.5 for lighting).
5. Tradespeople fix the back box in plaster.
6. Tradespeople connect the cable in the junction box or take a branch from an existing circuit.
7. Tradespeople install the socket or switch.
8. Tradespeople fill the chase (skim coat on request).
9. Testing: voltage, earth, load test.

Things to consider

• Concrete walls take more time and make more noise when chasing than brick or plasterboard.
• In panel-built blocks, horizontal chases in load-bearing walls are not allowed: only vertical ones.
• Cable must be run strictly vertical and horizontal — never on a diagonal.
• The new point is connected to an existing breaker. If that circuit is already carrying a lot, a separate breaker may be required.
• Once the wall is chased, the channel has to be filled and painted.

Warning: adding a new electrical point is serious electrical work. Bad connections can cause circuit overload, short circuits, or fire. This is a job for a professional.

What to prepare

• Decide exactly where the new point should be: show the technician the location.
• Say whether you need a socket or switch, and how many.
• Make sure there is access to the consumer unit.
• Be ready for dust and noise: chasing always makes a mess.
• Buy cable and back boxes beforehand or ask the technician to bring them.

A real case from Warsaw

A client in Bielany moved his desk to the opposite wall, and the nearest socket ended up behind a wardrobe. Running an extension lead across the room was awkward and not safe. Tradespeople installed a new point: chased 3 metres from the junction box, ran NYM 3×2.5 cable, and fitted a double earthed socket. Tradespeople connected it in the junction box and tested it under load. The chase was filled with gypsum filler. The client painted the wall himself. The whole job took around an hour and a half.

Frequently asked questions

Can a new point be added without chasing?

Yes: using surface-mounted trunking. It looks less tidy, but the job is quicker, cleaner, and cheaper. Good for garages, basements, and store rooms.

How many points can be installed in one visit?

Usually 2–4 points in a day, depending on the chase length and wall type.

Will the breaker need upgrading?

If the circuit already has a lot on it and you are adding a high-power appliance, possibly. The technician will inspect it and advise.

Who fills the chase?

The technician can do a rough fill. Fine skim and painting are separate or DIY.

Can a new socket be connected from an existing one?

Yes, if the existing circuit can take the load. This daisy-chain method is faster than running cable back to the junction box.

Book a new electrical point

Tradespeople install new electrical points all over Warsaw: sockets, switches, outlets for boilers, and air conditioners. Tradespeople chase walls, run cable, and make the connection.