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Why You Might Need More Power Points
If you live in a relatively old or perhaps cheaply-built property, you may find there are not as many power points as you need. Years ago, people just didn’t have the number and variety of devices we have today. They had to plug in the TV and maybe a lamp, but they weren’t charging phones and tablets or binging power to all sorts of electronic devices like we do now.
Even those that did have a few extra gadgets would deal with the issue by buying extension cables and multi-socket units. This is all well and good, but some devices use significant power – power drills, even hairdryers – and that can overload an extension, causing it to become hot and dangerous. If you’re weighing up socket types for heavier appliances, it’s worth reading our guide to 15 amp powerpoint installation before you book anything in.
In addition to the safety aspect, having multiple plugs and powerboards looks untidy and they can get in the way. It’s much better to get the job done properly and have extra sockets fitted. That is a proper solution that can bring not just convenience but safety – and will add value to the property.
Don’t Try This at Home
So, who is going to do it? The chances are you have never dabbled in this kind of thing yourself, and why should you? This is not the kind of thing an enthusiastic DIY person should be having a go at: it’s a job for a specialist. That’s if you want an excellent, safe and tidy job done.
What is the Cost to Install a Powerpoint?
It all depends on what kind of socket you want, where it is in relation to the electrical switchboard and the type and condition of the walls, but as a rough guide in mid-2026, having an ordinary twin socket installed might cost $150. For a fuller breakdown of pricing across different socket types and jobs, take a look at our Powerpoint Installation Cost Breakdown (2026 Guide), and if timing matters to you, our guide on how long powerpoint installation takes covers what to expect on the day.
You can’t really cut costs with this kind of electrical work, and anyway this is the kind of thing that will be there forever, so it’s an investment. For context on how powerpoint installation compares to other electrical work price-wise, our Complete Guide to Electrical Costs in Sydney is a useful reference. If you own the property and eventually decide to sell it, a sharp-eyed potential buyer will take this sort of thing for granted and will notice if your property is living in the past in this respect. Cables all over the place and double/treble/quadruple plugs hanging out of a solitary socket: it is not a good look.
If it’s not your property and the responsibility for upgrading is not yours, you need to approach the owner and point out that this sort of work needs to be done because this is not the 1950s but a time of greater sophistication and higher safety standards.
Get a Quote for the Work and Maybe Have Several Sockets Done at the Same Time
The socket itself isn’t expensive. It’s getting the right company on the job in the first place that matters, so call a professional outfit – our powerpoint installation team at One Point Sydney Electricians would be a good idea – and get your place assessed. Get in touch and the cost of upgrading more than one room could be a lot less than you think.
