Residential Electrician in Englewood, NJ, for Your Home
Looking for a residential electrician in Englewood? Grounded Electric handles home wiring, panel upgrades, lighting, EV chargers, and repairs across Bergen County. We are a licensed, insured, and bonded electrical contractor serving Englewood from our nearby Bergenfield office (NJ License 16590), and we follow every local code on every job.
We give free quotes on most jobs and explain what you need in plain terms.
What Does A Residential Electrician Do?
A residential electrician installs and repairs the electrical systems in your home: wiring, breaker panels, outlets, lighting, and fixtures. That also includes EV chargers and whole-home backup generators.
Robert “Bobby” Mulholland is our head electrician and has over 30 years of experience. He handles every job, from a ceiling fan install to a full home rewire, with the same care and skill.
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Why Hire
Local Englewood Electricians?
Englewood is one of the closest towns to our Bergenfield shop. Most job sites in Englewood are less than 5 miles away, which means fast scheduling and quick follow-up visits when a job runs across multiple days.
Our electrician team in Bergenfield, NJ covers Englewood as part of our core service area. We pull the required permits and handle inspection scheduling so you don’t have to coordinate with the city.
Barret Abramow, our co-owner and project manager, leads each job with clear plans and honest updates. You get a direct line to the person running your project, not a call center.
Every job comes backed by our 1-year warranty on parts and labor. Licensed, insured, and bonded means you are covered if something goes wrong.
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Our Residential and Commercial Electrical Services
We handle a wide range of home projects around Englewood:
- Connected lighting and controls, including Lutron systems
- Whole-home Generac generator and EV charger installs
- Ceiling fan and light fixture wiring
- Landscape and security lighting
As your Englewood light fixture electrician, we install and repair indoor and outdoor fixtures, from a single recessed light to full-room upgrades. We also handle generator installation in Bergen County and maintenance for whole-home standby units. We do not work on portable generators.
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Lighting
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Electric Panel Upgrades in Englewood
An electric panel upgrade in Englewood gives an older home the capacity to run EV chargers, heat pumps, and central air. The EPA says a home with at least 200 amps and two empty breaker slots likely has room for a Level 2 charger, so many older 100-amp homes need an upgrade first (EPA: Getting Started with Home EV Charging).
We handle the whole job for residential electrical panel upgrades in Bergen County, including utility coordination and inspection. Panel and meter labor usually runs $1,000 to $2,500, and it rises if utility coordination or service line work is needed.
Electrical Repair in Englewood
When a breaker keeps tripping, or an outlet stops working, we track down the root cause instead of patching the symptom. That could be a bad circuit, faulty wiring, or an overloaded panel.
We also provide grounding repair services. Poorly grounded outlets raise your risk of shock and fire, and ground-fault protection is required where water and electricity meet (ESFI: Home Safety).
EV Charger Installation
As a residential EV charger installer in Englewood, we mount Level 2 and Tesla wall connectors cleanly and route the wiring so your walls stay intact. See our EV charger installer in Bergen County page for the full process.
Many homes need a panel check first. We do both under one roof, so you deal with one contractor.
What a Residential Electrician Costs
The table below shows what we charge for the most common jobs. We take emergency calls when we have techs available.
| Job | Typical Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard labor | About $200 / hour | Most repairs and installs |
| Emergency call | From $350 / hour | When techs are available |
| Diagnostic visit | $150 to $300 | Free quotes on most jobs |
| Panel or meter upgrade | $1,000 to $2,500 | Labor; rises with utility coordination or service line work |
| Motion sensor or LED flood light | $350 to $450 each | Installed |
| Pathway or landscape lighting | $100 to $250 per light | Depends on design and layout |
| Whole-home Generac generator | $12,000 to $20,000 | Depends on the size of the house |
| Generator maintenance plan | About $425 / year | Routine checks and emergency support |
For lighting jobs, our light installation cost guide breaks down prices by fixture and project. We also offer free quotes on most jobs. For an exact number for your home, contact us, and we will walk you through it.
Permits & Inspections in Englewood
Most residential electrical work in Englewood requires a permit. That includes panel upgrades, new circuits, generator installations, and EV charger hookups.
Permits are issued by the City of Englewood Department of Building and Code Enforcement, located at 2-10 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631. You can reach them at (201) 871-6642, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
We file the permit and schedule the inspection for you. You don’t have to deal with the paperwork or coordinate with the city.
Fast Emergency Electrical Help
Some problems can’t wait. Common emergencies include:
- Power loss or a tripped breaker that won’t reset
- Sparks or a burning smell from an outlet
- Flickering lights and overloaded circuits
If you need an emergency electrician in Englewood, our licensed pros respond fast to keep your home safe and stop the damage before it spreads. Call now if the problem can’t wait.
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What our Customers have to say
Stavros Zamfotis
They managed to run the wiring all the way from my basement to the garage without cutting a single unnecessary hole anywhere in the house!
Vanessa Balondo
The entire process was handled professionally, and I truly appreciate the attention to detail, affordability, and efficiency Barret and the whole team demonstrated.
Rick Caceres
This time I needed a new bathroom exhaust fan and light fixture replaced, and the work was amazing.
Chuck Martell
I made a mistake and called Task Rabbit to put a special dimmer switch in my condo and they messed the whole situation up so I googled Best electric company near Englewood and came up as Grounded Electric In Bergenfield, I called them. They squeezed me in in a couple days. We’re in and out in an hour fixed with the other guy messed up. I will always recommend and use them wholeheartedly 100% the best.
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Our Englewood electricians respond fast to keep your home safe. Call today if you have an urgent electrical issue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a residential electrician cost in Englewood?
Our standard rate is $200 per hour. A diagnostic visit runs $150 to $300, and the table above lists emergency, panel, generator, and lighting costs.
Who issues electrical permits in Englewood?
The City of Englewood’s Department of Building and Code Enforcement, located at 2-10 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631. You can reach them at (201) 871-6642, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. We handle the permit filing and inspection scheduling for you, so you don’t have to deal with the city directly.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. We are licensed, insured, and bonded, and you can look up our electrical contractor license in the state’s online verification system.
Do you handle panel upgrades?
Yes. Panel and meter labor typically runs $1,000 to $2,500, depending on your home and whether you need utility coordination.
Can you install an EV charger at my home?
Yes. We install Level 2 and Tesla chargers, check that your panel can handle the load, and route the wiring cleanly. If you need a panel upgrade, we handle that too. Our NJ EV charger installation guide covers permits and rebates.
Do you take emergency calls?
Yes. We take emergency calls when a tech is available, at rates starting at $350 per hour.
How fast can you reach my home in Englewood?
Englewood is less than 5 miles from our Bergenfield shop, making it one of the closest towns we serve. For inquiries made during business hours, we typically respond within the hour and can usually schedule your job quickly. Emergency calls are handled when a technician is available.
Which areas do you serve?
We are based at 229 S Washington Ave in Bergenfield, NJ, and Englewood is one of our service areas. We also serve nearby Bergen County towns, including Englewood Cliffs, Tenafly, Cresskill, Demarest, Closter, Fort Lee, and Teaneck.
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Whether you need a quick repair or a full system upgrade, we can help. As a Bergen County electrician, we serve homes and businesses with skilled, reliable work.