Signs you need socket & switch installation
- Plugs feel loose or fall out of the socket
- A cracked or yellowed faceplate
- One socket has stopped working while others on the same wall are fine
- A switch feels soft, sticks or needs pressing twice
- Scorch marks or a warm plate around a socket
- You want USB-C charging beside the bed or desk
- Old round-pin 15A sockets that modern plugs do not fit
How much does socket & switch installation cost in KL?
Our current prices for socket & switch installation across Kuala Lumpur and Selangor (updated October 2026). You get a fixed quote on site before any work starts.
| Job | Price (RM) |
|---|---|
| 13A socket replacement (socket included)per socket | RM80 – RM120 |
| Switch replacement (standard switch included)per switch | RM80 – RM120 |
| USB socket replacement (labour)per socket · Socket by you or at cost | RM80 – RM120 |
| New 13A power point (surface trunking)per point | RM150 – RM250 |
| New 13A power point (concealed in wall)per point | RM250 – RM450 |
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
- 1Isolate the circuit at the DB box before opening anything
- 2Check the back box and cable ends for heat damage
- 3Fit the new socket or switch with terminals properly tightened
- 4Polarity and earth check with a socket tester
- 5Faceplates fixed level, old parts taken away
- 612-month workmanship warranty
Why do sockets wear out?
The spring contacts inside a 13A socket lose their grip after years of use. A loose plug arcs slightly each time it moves, which heats the contact and browns the faceplate. Sockets behind beds and in kitchens wear fastest, and cheap unbranded ones can fail within two or three years.
We fit branded sockets that meet MS 589, the Malaysian standard for 13A sockets. We can match your existing brand and colour, or fit a designer range you bought at the labour rate.
Are USB sockets worth it?
A good one is safe and frees up plugs. Pick one with a SIRIM mark and at least 3A total output, or a USB-C PD port of 20W or more for fast charging. Cheap USB sockets run warm and can buzz.
USB sockets are deeper than standard ones, so older shallow back boxes sometimes need a deeper box first. That is included in our quote.
Should I change a socket myself?
It looks simple, but we regularly find DIY sockets with live and neutral swapped, the earth left unconnected or a terminal left loose. Any of these can cause a shock or a fire. At RM80 to RM120 per socket including the part, it is not worth the risk.