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Avatar for Best Dressed Electric
Best Dressed Electric
5.0(
31
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Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome. Work was done quickly and carefully with the whole process being explained. My smart switches were set up and tested before the job was complete."
Electrical Project
Home Automation Project
Home Automation Project
Electrical Project
Wall box

+33

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brandon Electric Inc
4.9(
1,504
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Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This Company is great. Brandon Electric, Inc.(215) 722-2988 They got back to me quick, next day estimate; work completed the very next week. Dom and Lou are the Techs who came out to update our electric wires and boxes. They are very professional, hard working and friendly. They cleaned up after and had respect for our property at all times. They also followed Covid restrictions in place in South Philly. Extremely pleased. we found them on Angie's List."
D-1 Baseball Academy LED Lights
D-1 Baseball Academy LED Lights
4" LED Recessed Lights
Under Cabinet Lighting
Commercial Fan

+61

Response time1 day
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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STAPLEFORD ELECTRIC
4.7(
86
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Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We needed to put a cable outlet on a wall in our music room where we were relocating a computer, desk, router and speakers, and Mike Stapleford did the job in about an hour or so. He has years of experience and was a nice guy.
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Almeida Electric
4.8(
127
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Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I called this electrician independently from homeadvisor for a problem I was having with a switch. Juan came the next day and repaired it. I then hired him to do some other electrical work I had. He and workers arrived on time and finished in a couple of hours. The cost was the same as the estimate. Everything was cleaned. The only problem was the vanity light, whose box had to be moved. The repair to the drywall was not done well and I had to redo that myself. It was not placed in the spot I wanted due to some miscommunication. Juan promptly came back and moved the box again and repaired the drywall. I would hire him again for other projects."
 Ceiling fan installation
 Electrical Box Upgrade
Replacement of old unsafe panel with new panel
 Installation of light fixture in foyer
 Installation of hallway light fixture

+7

Response time4 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Spotlight Solar, LLC
4.7(
150
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Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Marc did an outstanding job. He is very knowledgeable. I will be using Spotlight Electric for all of my future electrical needs. Very honest, affordable rates, spot on planning. Will recommend them to all my family and friends!"
Response time1 day
439 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Morano electric
4.3(
51
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Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"The panel in the basement needed a ton of work and my electric meter needed to be moved outside. These guys spared no time being that I have a 17 month old in the house. They were diligently working to get my power back up and running right. I would recommend them to anyone who needs any type of electrical work done. These guys are the ones to call. Beyond professional."
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Electrical Project

+100

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Right Electric
4.9(
21
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Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Javier and Rightelectrik is an excellent electrician. He was able to get all my job done on time. Javier works well with people and is very knowledgeable certified electrician. I would definitely hire him for my future electrical work."
Response time1 day
Response rate98%
Recommended by61%of homeowners
Avatar for Raynor Services- Electrical/HVAC/Generators/Solar
Raynor Services- Electrical/HVAC/Generators/Solar
4.5(
157
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Serving Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very happy with our solar panel installation! Raynor services was excellent throughout the whole process. They did all of the necessary paperwork and guided us through the entire process. They came out on time and completed the installation within 2 days. They left no mess at all and were very polite and respectful. We love that we have already seen a major impact on our electric bill! Kyle and Tyler were very professional and worked hard to get the job done right. We highly recommend Raynor Services and we would definitely call them again."
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Replacing an outdoor air conditioner with a high efficiency, consumer reported top rated American Standard unit.  Level, wired properly, and completed beyond code and required standards.  Thank goodness for a team that cares and loves what they do AND our customers.
Great technicians who have amazing skill and are just good humans too.

+6

Response time11 hrs
Response rate92%
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Princeton, NJ

Yes, a licensed electrician is essential for this project. Running an electrical service from the road to your house involves connecting to utility power lines, complying with national and local electrical codes, and safely handling high-voltage systems. 

Licensed professionals understand proper wire sizing, grounding requirements, and voltage drop calculations needed for safe installation. Most jurisdictions require permits and inspections that only certified professionals can obtain. The safety risks and potential for property damage make this project inappropriate for DIY attempts.

Overhead installations are less expensive than underground options. For a 1000-foot run, overhead service costs between $8,000 and $15,000, while underground service ranges from $10,000 to $25,000. 

Overhead lines require less labor and fewer materials since they don't need trenching or conduit. However, underground lines offer better protection from weather events and aesthetic benefits. Your decision should balance your budget constraints with long-term reliability and visual preferences.

You might need to upgrade your electrical panel depending on your power requirements. If your existing panel cannot handle the additional load from the extended service, upgrading to a 200-amp service (costing $750 to $2,000) may be necessary. 

A licensed electrician can evaluate your current system and determine if an upgrade is required. Factors include what you'll be powering at the end of the line, existing electrical demand, and whether voltage drop over the distance will affect performance.

Running electric service from the road to a house requires electrical permits from your local building department, costing between $500 and $2,000 depending on your location. You may also need excavation permits for trenching work if installing an underground service. Your utility company will have its own application process for connecting to its grid. A licensed electrical contractor can handle all the necessary permit applications as part of their service, ensuring your installation meets all local code requirements.

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