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Avatar for Ryland Electric, LLC
Ryland Electric, LLC
5.0(
72
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For Business

Serving Chatham, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Ryan and his team were awesome at replacing my home’s electric panel. They communicated well throughout the entire process, did a great job, explained things clearly, and the price was reasonable. They came back the next day to make sure everything was working properly. I will use them for future projects. Highly recommend."
300amp Service
AFTER
Low Pressure Steam Furnac
 new 200amp panel
Landscape Lighting

+30

Response time7 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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First Wave Electrical
4.7(
55
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+12 more

Serving Chatham, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael from First Wave Electrical installed an outdoor Charger. He was on time, knew his stuff and did a really wonderful job. I recommend Michael for your electrical needs. I'm looking to bring him back for other electrical fixes around the house. Good value for the money and very organized work ethic which I appreciate a lot."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for Best Dressed Electric
Best Dressed Electric
5.0(
32
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+14 more

Serving Chatham, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeremy was quick to respond, arrived right on time, and did a phenomenal job faster than most others would. He was very neat and professional and I highly recommend his services to anyone looking to have an electrical project completed."
Electrical Project
Home Automation Project
Home Automation Project
Electrical Project
Wall box

+33

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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B-Tec Electric Co LLC
5.0(
166
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business+10 more

Serving Chatham, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Second time using B-Tec electric and I think now they are my go to electrician. I used them previously to upgrade my panel to 200 Amp and this time to hook up my new electric water heater. Both tasks were completed perfectly and fairly priced. I highly recommend B-Tec electric!"
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+123

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Kope Electric LLC
Kope Electric LLC
4.9(
97
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business+7 more

Serving Chatham, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kope Electric just finished installing a Generac generator at my house and their work was top notch. They actually got me in their schedule 1 week early and finished as timely as they said they would. I highly recommend them to anyone interested in a generator."
Bathroom Lighting & Electrical
Bathroom Lighting & Electrical
Bathroom Lighting & Electrical
Bathroom Lighting & Electrical
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+38

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RAP Electric Co., Inc.
4.6(
137
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Ceiling Fan - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairPortable Generator - Install

Serving Chatham, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Quality work at a competitive price. Roy was very thorough with his work and reviewed all options with me to ensure my satisfaction. I plan to recommend RAP electric to one of my family members, and to use them for future jobs."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Current Electric Contracting, LLC
4.3(
43
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+2 more

Serving Chatham, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very satisfied with the work done in our home. Needed some switch replacements as well as capping off some exposed wiring. Current was timely, professional and reasonably priced."
Arisol Company
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
Hi Tech Electric
4.5(
78
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Ceiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+15 more

Serving Chatham, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bill and his team were outstanding. They accomplished a large electrical task in short time and even reorganized the circuit breaker and rewired some old 220s and converted to 110s. Highly recommend and would use them again on future projects."
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

It’s generally not recommended to run electric to a shed above ground, and you should instead run electric lines underground via a conduit. This job, like all electrical jobs, is best left to a pro, as they’ll need to ensure everything is installed safely and that they don’t run into any other utility lines underground. 

On average, the cost to wire a new home ranges from $2 to $5 per square foot. The cost to rewire a house is around the same, ranging from $2 to $4 per square foot. Often, though, new wiring comes with lower overall costs since it’s much easier to access a home’s foundation. 

It's recommended that you only use your circuit breaker for your water heater. Tacking on additional appliances, especially large ones like refrigerators, can overload the circuit and lead to electrical fires. Therefore, it's best to have separate circuits for each major appliance, particularly continuous load appliances, which use a lot of energy over prolonged periods of time.

You don’t need to be an electrician to change a light bulb. You also don’t have to be an electrician to replace a light fixture with another compatible one. But, if you are installing a light fixture for the first time, it’s worth hiring a licensed professional for the job.

While a handyperson may charge a bit less, a qualified professional can make sure everything is up to code and working exactly as it should be. This is especially true for more complicated lighting projects.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

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