Signs you need electrical safety inspection
- You are buying a house that is more than 15 years old
- You are a landlord between tenants
- Nobody has checked the wiring since the house was built
- The RCCB has never been tested with a meter
- Burn marks, warm sockets or flickering lights here and there
- Your insurer or a buyer has asked for an electrical report
- You have moved into a house with unknown DIY wiring
How much does electrical safety inspection cost in KL?
Our current prices for electrical safety inspection across Kuala Lumpur and Selangor (updated October 2026). You get a fixed quote on site before any work starts.
| Job | Price (RM) |
|---|---|
| Electrical inspection with report: condoper unit | RM250 – RM350 |
| Electrical inspection with report: landedper house | RM350 – RM600 |
| Earthing resistance testper test | RM200 – RM300 |
Prices include labour and standard materials (cable, trunking, standard switches and sockets) unless the item says otherwise. See the full price list.
What's included
- 1Visual check of the DB box, sockets, switches, lights and visible cable
- 2RCCB trip test with an RCD tester, not just the test button
- 3Insulation resistance test on each circuit
- 4Polarity and earth continuity check on sockets
- 5Water heater and wet-area protection check
- 6Written report with photos, results and a priced repair list
How often should house wiring be inspected?
Every 10–15 years is a sensible rule, and sooner for older houses or after a flood, fire or major renovation. BOMBA attributes about 60% of house fires to electrical causes, and most start with problems an inspection picks up early: loose connections, overloaded circuits, missing RCD protection and cable damaged by heat or rats.
What does a pre-purchase or landlord inspection check?
For buyers, we check the age and condition of the wiring, whether the DB box has RCCBs, whether the water heater has 10mA protection, and any signs of DIY work. You get a priced list to use when negotiating or planning the renovation budget.
For landlords, the same check shows tenants the house is safe. Do it between tenancies, when every room and the DB box are easy to reach.
What tests are included in the inspection?
We test every RCCB with an RCD tester, measuring trip time and current rather than relying on the test button. We measure insulation resistance on each circuit, check polarity and earth continuity at the sockets, and open the DB box to look for heat damage. Landed homes can add an earthing test for RM200 to RM300.