Burning Smell From Socket or Electrics
Treat a burning smell at a socket as a safety concern, not an invitation to inspect inside it.
Stop using the affected fitting, keep people away and do not touch a hot, wet or damaged socket. For smoke, fire or immediate danger, move away and call emergency services first. Tell the electrician which fitting is affected and what was in use, without removing its front.
Discuss the next step
Send the property and work details to discuss scope and availability. The call-out is £50 plus VAT (£60 total). Further work is quoted before starting, with no fixed hourly or day rate. Quotes are free when no visit is needed.
For related information, see how fault finding is arranged.