Move Light Switch To Other Side Of Wall

Turn on the light controlled by the switch to make sure it has a good bulb.

Move light switch to other side of wall.

Pull the switch out a few inches but leave the. Turn off the breaker that controls the power to the switch. Then check the light that is controlled at the switch you will be moving. 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.

Turn on the switch you plan to move. Unscrew the switch cover and then the switch itself from the wall. Step 1 take safety precautions before moving your light switch. How to move a light switch.

Locate your circuit breaker panel and the circuit breaker that controls the switch and turn the circuit breaker switch off. You will need to move the wiring which means you will probably need to drill a hole through the stud to move the switch. You could also put in a new cable depending on where the existing switch is being fed from.