Outdoor Power Point Installation

Outdoor power point installations will have specific factors to consider, here are some of the important ones:

• Placement – it is important that the power outlets are installed in the correct locations for convenience and also safety. Some of the more common places people install power points outside are on the deck, porch or outdoor sitting area, around the fire pit or place, within the outdoor kitchen or barbeque areas, places where lights will be installed, within the pool area, in the garden and within the shed or similar area.
• Waterproof – all outdoor power points need to be waterproof to prevent electrical danger and shocks. Water can be from rain, gardening, irrigation systems, the pool and other systems which is why the outlets need to be waterproofed. 
• Protection – the outlets will need to be protected while any cables used with them will need to be covered or easily visible to prevent people from damaging them, such as when mowing the grass.
• Number – when installing the power points outside it is important to consider how many are needed and in what places.

Hire an Electrician

It is extremely important that an electrician is the only person who installs the outdoor power outlets. It is a legal requirement that a certified electrician works on the installation but it is also important for safety reasons. Outdoor power outlets have certain wiring requirements, safety checks and additional safety measures. When an untrained electrician installs the outside power outlets there is a higher chance that the installation is done incorrectly. Always make sure to hire a licensed and good electrician to install the outdoor power outlets.

There are many reasons why installing additional power points outside will be beneficial, including

• If the home is newly built and the backyard and garden will be frequently used with electrical equipment
• If the home is older and there are no power points present or if the current ones are older and need replacing
• Moving into a new home and there are no power points outside or there are not enough for your electrical needs
• When there will be new equipment or areas renovated, installed or built outside, such as a new kitchen, garden or lights, that need a power point
• If extension cords will be used frequently outside, extension cords are not recommended to be used when possible and it is safer to install an outdoor power point instead
• When outdoor lighting is going to be installed and needs power, such as spot lights in the garden or a specific lighting feature
• If lighting needs to be added outside, such as on the fireplace, retaining walls, boundary walls and other surfaces, structures and places
• If any of the current power points are outdated, damaged or making strange noises and need to be replaced

The average price to install power points is around $150 while it can go to $180 to $300 spending on different factors. The electricians working rates will influence the overall cost while the time taken to install each power point will combine with this, most power outlets take 20 minutes to an hour to install each. The type of power point and how difficult the job is will also impact how much it will cost to install the power points.