Signs you need outdoor lighting
- The RCCB trips when it rains and you have outdoor lights
- Porch or gate lights have water or insects inside the cover
- The driveway or side lane is dark at night
- Old halogen floodlights run hot and use a lot of power
- You want lights to switch on automatically at dusk
- Garden light cable joints wrapped in tape and left exposed
How much does outdoor lighting cost in KL?
Our current prices for outdoor lighting across Kuala Lumpur and Selangor (updated October 2026). You get a fixed quote on site before any work starts.
| Job | Price (RM) |
|---|---|
| Outdoor / porch / garden lightper fixture | RM150 – RM250 |
| Flood light or motion-sensor lightper fixture | RM170 – RM300 |
| New light pointper point | RM100 – RM150 |
| Power tripping: find and fixper job · Rain-related tripping | RM150 – RM400 |
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
- 1Plan positions, switching and the cable route with you
- 2IP65 or higher fittings for anything exposed to rain
- 3Cable in conduit, joints in sealed waterproof boxes
- 4Outdoor lights on their own RCCB-protected breaker
- 5Photocell or timer if you want automatic switching
- 612-month workmanship warranty
What IP rating do outdoor lights need?
IP65 is the minimum for anything exposed to rain, including porch lights under a short roof. In-ground uplights and fittings where water can pool need IP67. Many 'outdoor' lights sold online are only IP44, which is fine under a deep patio but not on a gate pillar.
Most rain tripping comes from water entering through the cable entry or a taped joint, not the light itself. We use proper cable glands, make joints inside sealed junction boxes and mount fittings so water runs off.
Why do my outdoor lights trip the power when it rains?
Water reaches a live connection and leaks current to earth, so the 30mA RCCB trips. The usual culprits are cracked covers, taped cable joints and conduits that channel water into the back box. These calls spike during the October to January storms.
We fix the cause and put the outdoor lights on their own breaker, so a wet fitting only switches off the garden. Note which lights were on when it tripped; that often points straight to the fault.
Should I use solar garden lights instead?
Solar lights are fine for marking a path, but most are too dim for a driveway or security, and their batteries fade after a year or two in our heat. For gate, porch and security lighting, wired LED fittings are brighter and last for years.