Move Light Switch To Other Side Of Wall

Unscrew the switch cover and then the switch itself from the wall.

Move light switch to other side of wall.

Pull the switch out a few inches but leave the. If the switch at this location is a light switch make sure the light it controls is turned on. In this video we teach you about moving electrical outlet up a wall and how to move a light switch both the same type of steps needed. Turn on the light controlled by the switch to make sure it has a good bulb.

You will need to move the wiring which means you will probably need to drill a hole through the stud to move the switch. If there isn t enough extra wire there will have to add a blank junction box that is accessible but could be behind a painting etc to add more wire so you can reach the new location of the switch. Step 1 take safety precautions before moving your light switch. If for example it s being fed from the ceiling rose or a junction box in the ceiling then chase down the side of the wall where you want the switch and feed in the new cable and switch.

Locate your circuit breaker panel and the circuit breaker that controls the switch and turn the circuit breaker switch off. Then check the light that is controlled at the switch you will be moving. You could also put in a new cable depending on where the existing switch is being fed from.