Electrician, solar & security installer in Mthatha
Professional house wiring, backup power systems, alarms and CCTV from Malvin Electrical & Solar. Accredited work, certificates of compliance, and fast emergency call-outs across Mthatha and surrounding towns.
- CoC certified
- 24-hour call-outs
- Mthatha & surrounds
CoC certifiedMalvin Electrical & Solar
Wiring · Solar · Security in Mthatha
Why Malvin Contractors
The reasons Mthatha homes and businesses keep our number saved.
Full Mthatha coverage
Based in Umtata Part 1, serving the whole city and surrounding towns.
Accredited and certified
Compliance certificates issued for all wiring and installations.
Systems sized for your home
Backup and security setups matched to what you actually run, not a one-size pitch.
What we do
Certified electrical, solar and security services
Three core trades under one roof, so you deal with one contractor who knows your full installation history.
Security & Alarms
Alarm systems, sensors and CCTV that you can actually check from your phone.
Learn moreSolar savings tool
How much could you save?
A ballpark of what a solar and backup system would do to your electricity bill in Mthatha. Slide in your numbers, calculate, then send the estimate to Malvin for the exact quote.
Your details
Property type
Ballpark only. Assumes a blended tariff of R2.40/kWh and Eskom price increases of about 12% a year. Your exact quote comes after a load assessment of what you actually run.
Set your details and hit calculate to see your estimated system size, monthly saving and payback period.
Social proof
What Mthatha clients say
“wonderful professional services”
“Professionals. Outstanding electrical wiring and security alarm setups.”
Advice
Practical guides for Mthatha homeowners
Buying & sellingSelling your house in Mthatha? Sort the electrical CoC before the lawyers ask
Lawyers ask for it, bonds depend on it, and a faulty one can stall a sale for weeks. Here is what the electrical CoC actually covers and what it costs in Mthatha.
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Backup power3kW, 5kW or 8kW backup system: which one fits your home
Loadshedding is officially suspended, but outages and voltage dips are not gone. Here is how to size a backup system for what your house actually runs, without overpaying.
6 min read
Home securityAlarm or CCTV first? Securing your Mthatha home without wasting money
An alarm warns you while it is happening. Cameras record what happened after. Most homes need one before the other, and the order saves you money.
5 min read
Instant estimate
Estimate your installation cost in under a minute
Choose a category, set your options, and send the estimate straight to Malvin on WhatsApp. No email forms, no waiting for a callback.
Electrical pricing matrix
R1,200 per room, compliance cabling included
R650 per unit
R450 per unit
Estimated total
R0
Ballpark figures from standard rates. The final quote is confirmed after a quick inspection, and you pay nothing until you accept it.
Contact us
Send the job details and get a straight answer
Tell us what is tripping, what needs wiring, or what you want to keep running when the power drops. We reply fast, quote honestly, and show up when we say we will.
Emergency call-outs run 24 hours. Standard jobs are booked for the next available slot and confirmed with a fixed quote before work starts.