Removing and killing a light switch.

[sheffblade]

Hi all,

I'm wanting a light switch removed and making dead so the plasterer can fill in and plaster over. Is this a simple DIY job?
If not what would be a reasonable price for this to be done by a professional?

Thanks

 

[JBW175]

It’ll need the switch wire removing and electrically making safe. Simple enough if it’s been 3 plate wired at the ceiling rose. A pain in the Harris if it’s in a hidden JB.

The first option probably going be minimum charge (am hours Labour).

Second option, a lot more costly as got to find the JB.

 

[DPG]

Definitely needs the wire removing or disconnecting at the other end, as you will be losing your safe zone.

 

[DefyG]

Is it one of a 2 way circuit? without knowing how it has been wired its impossible to answer.

 

[sheffblade]

It is one of 2 switches in the bedroom controlling a single light.
Been quoted £65 so far

 

[littlespark]

That’s pretty cheap to be honest.

As mentioned, light switches can be wired any number of ways

 

[MJPD29]

Bargain. I'd only be offering advice for that

 

[Markyd]

£85 for the first hour £70 after that