How much does an electrician cost in KL?
In Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, RumahPro charges RM 600 to RM 1,200 for a standard 12-way DB box replacement with materials and labour, RM 200 to RM 450 for a new power point on its own circuit from the DB box, RM 60 to RM 120 for a downlight with its wiring and RM 150 to RM 300 for a ceiling fan on a braced mount, wired from an existing point. Each row below says what the price covers, and your job is confirmed in a written fixed quote before work begins.
| Job | Price |
|---|---|
| DB box replacement, standard 12-way MCB board, materials and labour | RM 600 to RM 1,200 |
| DB box replacement, 18-way MCB board for a larger home | RM 900 to RM 1,600 |
| New power point on its own circuit from the DB box | RM 200 to RM 450 a circuit |
| Power point tapped from a nearby circuit | RM 80 to RM 180 a point |
| Dedicated circuit for an aircond unit | RM 200 to RM 400 a unit |
| Downlight, wiring included | RM 60 to RM 120 a light |
| Ceiling fan, braced mount, wired from an existing point | RM 150 to RM 300 a fan |
| Wiring upgrade in one room: new wiring, sockets and switch plates, plasterwork not included | RM 300 to RM 800 a room |
| Full rewiring, 3-bedroom terrace house | RM 3,500 to RM 7,000, a rough estimate |
| EV charger installation, any brand | Quoted on your charger model and where it goes |
If only the DB box needs upgrading, we quote only the DB box.
Common electrical problems: why the power keeps tripping
These are the common electrical problems in older KL and Selangor homes, and any one of them warrants an assessment:
- MCBs that trip often
- a burning smell near a socket
- a socket cover that is discoloured or warm
- lights that flicker
- a DB box that still has rewirable fuses instead of MCBs (miniature circuit breakers)
A breaker that trips when the aircond and the kitchen appliances run together is a sign that the wiring is carrying more load than it was designed for. Houses built in the 1980s and 1990s were wired for the appliance loads of that era, not for aircond in every room, an induction hob, a high-capacity water heater and an EV charger.
We check the load on each circuit, then add dedicated circuits or upgrade the DB box, depending on what the check shows. If the fault turns out to be inside the aircond unit rather than the circuit, that is aircond work, not electrical work, and our aircond service KL page covers that repair. To book the check, WhatsApp or call 011-6999 2619; the 24/7 emergency service is on the same number.
24 hour emergency electrician in KL: hours and how to book
RumahPro's 24/7 emergency service is on 011-6999 2619. Regular hours are 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week, on the same number.
- WhatsApp or call 011-6999 2619 with what needs doing and your area. For an EV charger, add the charger model and where you want it.
- For a DB box, a rewiring job or an EV charger, we assess the panel capacity and the load before we quote.
- You get a written fixed quote, and the work is done at that price.
DB box replacement KL: how much it costs and how long it takes
DB box replacement in KL and Selangor costs RM 600 to RM 1,200 for a standard 12-way MCB board with materials and labour, and RM 900 to RM 1,600 for an 18-way board for a larger home. The job takes half a day to a full day, including testing every circuit. The power is off while we work, so we agree the time with you in advance.
Have the board assessed when you see the signs above, or before you add aircond units, an EV charger or a solar system, because the existing board may not have the capacity for them. Old boards with rewirable fuses instead of MCBs are a safety risk and a compliance issue during a renovation. What the job includes:
- We assess your current electrical load.
- The old board comes out and a modern MCB board goes in, sized for that load, labelled and documented. Where the load needs it, we upgrade the supply capacity and add sub-boards.
- We test every circuit and hand over a sheet showing which circuit feeds what.
Electrical wiring KL: house wiring, rewiring and new circuits
Wiring rumah (house wiring) work comes in three sizes, and we recommend a full rewire only when it is genuinely needed:
- New circuits and power points: power sockets, double sockets and USB charging outlets where you need them, each wired back to the DB box on a properly sized circuit, not tapped off a circuit that is already at capacity. Kitchen appliances, aircond units and EV chargers get circuits of their own.
- Partial rewiring: specific rooms or circuits, such as the kitchen, the bathrooms or the aircond circuits, without rewiring the whole house.
- Full rewiring: for older properties where the cable insulation has degraded throughout.
All wiring is done to current standards with proper cable sizing and correct earthing. We keep wall hacking to a minimum and reinstate the surfaces afterwards.
Downlight and ceiling fan installation in KL
We install downlights, LED strip lighting, pendant lights, feature wall lighting, sensor lighting and outdoor security lighting. In a renovation we plan the lighting layout before the ceilings are closed, so the wiring is concealed properly. A downlight with its wiring is RM 60 to RM 120.
A ceiling fan needs a properly braced ceiling outlet box that can take its weight and vibration. We check the structural connection, fit the right outlet box and mount the fan; a fan wired from an existing point is RM 150 to RM 300. We also replace old, noisy or faulty fans.
EV charger installation KL: every brand, quoted on your charger
RumahPro installs home EV chargers of every brand in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, Tesla, BYD and BMW wallboxes included. The job is a dedicated 32A or 40A circuit from your DB box, cable sized for the charger, and an outdoor-rated socket or charger mounting point in the right spot in your car porch or garage.
Before anything is fitted we assess your panel capacity and advise on the right setup for your vehicle and how you charge. If the board does not have the capacity, we upgrade the supply where needed and add a sub-board. We install in terraces, semi-Ds and strata properties; in a condo or other strata building, the building management has to approve it first.
There is no fixed EV installation price on this page, because the job depends on your charger and where it goes. WhatsApp us the charger model and your location for a specific quote. For a home in Johor Bahru, see our EV charger installation Johor Bahru page; the rest of our JB electrical work is on our electrician Johor Bahru page.
Electrician Petaling Jaya: SS2, SS3, SS4, Damansara Jaya and Taman Jaya
In the older SS estates and Damansara Jaya, the electrical problem we see most is three things at once: a DB box too small to take more circuits, original wiring well past its practical service life, and a total load that trips the main breaker when several high-load appliances run together.
For a 3-bedroom PJ terrace, the standard upgrade is a 12-way to 18-way MCB board with every circuit labelled: RM 600 to RM 1,200 for a standard 12-way board with materials and labour, or RM 900 to RM 1,600 for an 18-way board for a larger home. When the existing wiring is in reasonable condition, a DB box upgrade and a few added circuits are often enough, without rewiring the whole house; in older PJ homes that is the most common scope.
In Petaling Jaya we cover SS1, SS2, SS3, SS4, SS5, SS6, SS7, SS14, SS22, Damansara Jaya, Damansara Utama, Section 14, Section 17, Kelana Jaya, Ara Damansara, Damansara Perdana, Taman Jaya and Taman Mayang, on the same number, 011-6999 2619.
Electrician near me: the KL and Selangor areas we cover
Kuala Lumpur: Mont Kiara, Bangsar, Damansara Heights, Desa ParkCity, Cheras, Kepong, Wangsa Maju, Bukit Jalil, OUG, Setapak, Titiwangsa and Chow Kit.
Selangor: Petaling Jaya (the areas listed above), Subang Jaya (SS15, USJ), Shah Alam (Section 7, Bukit Jelutong), Ara Damansara, Kota Damansara, Puchong, Sunway, Klang and Cyberjaya.
There is no electrical repair shop to bring anything to, because our electrician comes to your home. One number covers every area on this list: 011-6999 2619.
Electrical contractor for home renovations in KL
When the electrical work is part of a renovation, the same RumahPro team does it alongside the plumbing, aircond and renovation work, so there is no separate electrician to find, brief and schedule around. We plan it before the walls and ceilings close: new circuits for the kitchen hood and hob, a water heater circuit with proper isolation in the bathroom, dedicated high-load sockets for a home office, and the lighting layout.
New aircond units need a circuit of their own; supplying and fitting the units is on our aircond installation KL page. Water heaters and pipe work are on our plumber KL page.
Electrician KL FAQ
How much does it cost to install electrical wiring in KL?
In Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, RumahPro charges RM 300 to RM 800 to upgrade the wiring in one room (new wiring, sockets and switch plates, plasterwork not included), RM 200 to RM 450 for a new power point on its own circuit from the DB box, and RM 80 to RM 180 for a point tapped from a nearby circuit. Every job is confirmed in a written fixed quote before work begins.
How much does it cost to rewire a house in Malaysia?
A full rewire of a 3-bedroom terrace house in Kuala Lumpur or Selangor is roughly RM 3,500 to RM 7,000. Not every older home needs one: partial rewiring covers specific rooms or circuits, such as the kitchen, the bathrooms or the aircond circuits, and we recommend a full rewire only when the cable insulation has degraded throughout.
Do I need to upgrade my DB box before a renovation?
Not always, but we recommend an assessment before any major renovation, and we carry it out free as part of the renovation quotation. If your DB box still uses rewirable fuses rather than MCBs, or you are adding high-load appliances such as aircond units or an EV charger, the upgrade is almost always worth doing with the renovation, while the walls are already open.
Do you do electrical work for offices?
Yes. RumahPro does electrical work for offices within commercial renovation and office fit-out work: additional circuits for workstation clusters, server room power, lighting installation and panel upgrades. WhatsApp or call 011-6999 2619 with the scope and your area.
What does a wireman do?
In Malaysia, wireman is the everyday name for the electrician who wires and repairs homes. At RumahPro in KL and Selangor, our electricians trace why the power trips, add power points and aircond circuits, rewire a room or the whole house, replace DB boxes, fit lights and ceiling fans and wire EV chargers. A standard 12-way DB box replacement is RM 600 to RM 1,200, and a full rewire of a 3-bedroom terrace is roughly RM 3,500 to RM 7,000. WhatsApp or call 011-6999 2619.
How do I choose an EV charger installer in KL?
Pick an installer who checks your DB box before quoting. At RumahPro in KL and Selangor we assess the panel capacity first, run a dedicated 32A or 40A circuit from the DB box with cable sized for your charger, and put the price in a written fixed quote before work starts. Installation work carries a 6-month warranty and the charger keeps its manufacturer warranty. In a condo, building management approves it first. WhatsApp 011-6999 2619 with the charger model and your location.
Do electricians in KL charge by the hour or by the job?
By the job, not by the hour. Every RumahPro electrical job in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor is priced in a written fixed quote before work starts, and what we quote is what you pay. For example: RM 200 to RM 450 for a new power point on its own circuit, RM 600 to RM 1,200 for a standard 12-way DB box replacement with materials and labour, and RM 150 to RM 300 for a ceiling fan on a braced mount, wired from an existing point. WhatsApp 011-6999 2619.
Tell us what needs doing: WhatsApp or call 011-6999 2619.
