Electrician FAQ: Answers from New Jersey Electricians
The questions we hear most, with links to the service that solves each one.
Common questions
Which areas of New Jersey do you serve?
SATEC Electrical Group serves towns across all 21 New Jersey counties. See the full list of locations to find your town.
Are you available 24/7?
Yes. Our phones are answered day and night, and we send an emergency electrician for urgent problems.
Do you do both residential and commercial work?
Yes. See residential electrician and commercial electrician.
Will I get a price before the work starts?
Yes. We tell you the price before we begin the repair or installation.
My breaker keeps tripping. What should I do?
Unplug what is on the circuit and reset it once. If it trips again, call for electrical troubleshooting.
How do I know if I need a panel upgrade?
Frequent tripping, dimming lights, a full panel or a fuse box are the signs. Read about electrical panel upgrades.
Can you install a charger for my electric car?
Yes. We install Level 2 units of most brands. See EV charger installation and Tesla charger installation.
Do you install whole house generators?
Yes, including the transfer switch. See generator installation.
My house has old wiring. Does it all need replacing?
Not necessarily. An electrical inspection shows what is sound and what is not. We also do whole house rewiring, knob and tube replacement and aluminum wiring repair.
Do you handle small jobs like one outlet or one fixture?
Yes. Outlet installation, light fixtures and ceiling fans are everyday work for us.
Do electrical jobs need a permit in New Jersey?
New circuits, panel changes and service work generally do. Simple like-for-like replacements usually do not. We tell you which applies to your job.
Can you work with my contractor on a renovation?
Yes. We wire kitchens, bathrooms and basements on the contractor's schedule. See electrical contractor.
Do you protect against power surges?
Yes. Whole house surge protection goes in at the panel.
Do you work on solar and battery systems?
Yes. See solar electrician and battery backup installation.
Do you offer maintenance for commercial buildings?
Yes. See electrical maintenance and LED lighting retrofit.
How do I book?
Call (888) 633-7804. Tell us your town and what is happening, and we will set a time.