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I would like to install a smart switch in my bedroom, there is currently a 2 gang switch for the spotlights. I am happy to change it into a 1 gang and use the other cable for neutral. If that is possible. There is access to the wiring in the loft. Cost?
 
Can't say for sure but with the given information it shouldn't be too difficult. Probably a couple hours up in the loft doing a small amount of reconfiguring or possibly rewiring if needed.

The tricky part is usually getting a cable down to the switch but if you have a 2 gang currently and willing to change it to a 1 gang you will have enough cores to change one to a neutral. You may even be able to keep the 2 gangs if previous spark wired each switch wire separately.
 
Is there any chance of you taking the existing switch off the wall and sending us a photo of the wiring? This will give us more info.
Of course, isolating the lighting circuit before doing this.
 
This is a classic example of that regulation asking us to consider having a neutral at every light switch..
 
It's the customers that say " but there is a switch over there can you not feed your light from that".
 

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