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7 Best Electricians in Newark, NJ (2026)

TenBestFind ranks 7 electricians in Newark, NJ. Each company was checked against the criteria set out under How we chose. Lists name up to ten companies, and this one stops at 7 because only 7 met them. The list was last reviewed on October 3, 2026.

D & M Master Electric L.L.C., R Benimadho & Sons Electrical and All City Electrical Construction & Design lead our list of electricians serving Newark, New Jersey, with ratings from 4.9 to 5.0 on Google. The seven companies below follow Google Maps order, checked on October 3, 2026.

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The Ranking

Our top 7 electricians in Newark

Newark's older two and three family houses often need larger panels before they can take an EV charger, a heat pump or a generator. In New Jersey, electrical contractors must be licensed by the state Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, and you can look up a license number on the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs website. Several companies here are based in nearby Union County towns, so confirm that your street is inside their service area and ask who pulls the permit.

  1. 01

    panel and service upgrades in older Newark homes, plus EV charger and generator installs

    D & M Master Electric L.L.C.

    5.0(262 Google reviews)
    Best forpanel and service upgrades in older Newark homes, plus EV charger and generator installs
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    A 5.0 average across 262 Google reviews is hard to sustain in a trade full of permit delays and utility hold-ups, and that record is the main reason this one is worth a call. The service list is genuinely broad, covering panels, EV chargers, generators and commercial fit-outs rather than one niche. Get the licence number and a written scope, as with any electrical contractor, then judge on the quote.

    What we like

    • 5 out of 5 from 262 Google reviews, read on September 30, 2026
    • Published hours of 24 hours a day, seven days a week, useful for outages and tripped mains
    • Handles both residential and commercial work, including new construction and renovations
    • Covers Essex, Hudson and Union counties, with every Newark ward listed
    • EV charger and standby generator installs alongside standard panel and repair work
    • Free quotes offered, with a short enquiry form on the website

    Things to consider

    • Licence, insurance and pricing are company claims on its own site, so ask for the state contractor licence number
    • No published rates or call-out fees, so confirm diagnostic and after-hours charges before booking
    • The service area is wide, so same-day arrival across three counties should be confirmed rather than assumed

    Services

    • EV charger installation
    • Generator installation
    Key details
    Best for
    panel and service upgrades in older Newark homes, plus EV charger and generator installs
    Service area
    Newark
    Address
    44 Ludlow St, Newark, NJ 07114
  2. 02

    panel upgrades, rewiring and EV charger installs in Newark homes and small commercial spaces

    R Benimadho & Sons Electrical

    5.0(322 Google reviews)
    Best forpanel upgrades, rewiring and EV charger installs in Newark homes and small commercial spaces
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    A clean 5 star average across 322 Google reviews is the kind of record that is hard to manufacture, and it lines up with what the company emphasises, namely fixed pricing agreed up front and crews that turn up when they said they would. The bilingual phone lines and the Union base make this a sensible call for Newark homeowners facing a panel upgrade or an EV charger install. Just pin down the hours and the emergency rate before you book, because the published schedules do not quite agree with each other.

    What we like

    • 5 star Google rating from 322 reviews, read on October 3, 2026
    • Broad residential and commercial range, from fixtures and smart devices to panels, generators and EV chargers
    • Separate English and Spanish phone lines
    • Free estimates and pricing disclosed before work starts, per the company
    • Union County base that covers Newark, Essex and surrounding counties
    • Long trading history in New Jersey, more than 20 years by its own account

    Things to consider

    • Published hours differ between the Google profile and two pages of the website, so confirm by phone
    • Google profile shows Saturday and Sunday closed, which rules out planned weekend work
    • Emergency and after-hours rates are not published
    • Licensed, bonded and insured is the company's own claim, so ask to see the licence number and certificate

    Services

    • Panel upgrades
    • Rewiring
    • EV charger installation
    • Generator installation
    Key details
    Best for
    panel upgrades, rewiring and EV charger installs in Newark homes and small commercial spaces
    Service area
    Newark
    Address
    1535 A Stuyvesant Ave., Union, NJ 07083
  3. 03

    turnkey EV charger installation across Newark and nearby Union and Essex County towns

    All City Electrical Construction & Design

    4.9(694 Google reviews)
    Best forturnkey EV charger installation across Newark and nearby Union and Essex County towns
    In business23 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    The EV charger focus is genuine rather than bolted on, and a firm that handles load calculations, permits and rebate paperwork in one package removes most of the friction from a job that trips up general electricians. The review volume is unusually high for a contractor this size, which counts for something. Just plan around weekday hours and get the service upgrade question answered before you commit to a price.

    What we like

    • 4.9 rating from 694 Google reviews, read on October 3, 2026
    • Certified Tesla Wall Connector and Wallbox charging partner, per its own website
    • Handles permits, load calculations and utility rebate claims as part of EV installs
    • Authorised Generac dealer for standby generator installation and maintenance
    • Trading since 2003, with both residential and commercial/industrial divisions
    • Financing and zero up front cost options advertised for qualifying charger jobs

    Things to consider

    • Published hours are weekdays only, 8 AM to 4:30 PM, with no advertised emergency call-out
    • Installation counts and customer numbers on the website are company claims, not independently verified
    • Based in Union rather than Newark itself, so confirm coverage for your street
    • Older Newark housing stock may need a service upgrade before a charger can be added

    Services

    • EV charger installation
    • Lighting installation
    • Generator installation
    Key details
    Best for
    turnkey EV charger installation across Newark and nearby Union and Essex County towns
    Service area
    Newark
    Address
    410 Chestnut St B, Union, NJ 07083
    Years in business
    23 years
  4. 04

    panel upgrades, generators and everyday electrical repairs across Newark and Union County

    First Class Electric

    5.0(697 Google reviews)
    Best forpanel upgrades, generators and everyday electrical repairs across Newark and Union County
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    The review record is the headline here, and a 5 average across 697 Google reviews is not something a contractor accumulates by accident. What we like beyond that is the licence and permit numbers published openly and a service list that covers both the emergency call and the planned generator or panel job. Newark readers should just confirm scheduling and after-hours pricing, since the van starts in Cranford.

    What we like

    • Google Business Profile shows a 5 rating from 697 reviews, read October 3, 2026
    • New Jersey electrical licence 34EI01574400 and business permit 34EB01574400 published on its own site
    • Broad service list covering panels, generators, EV chargers, lighting, detectors and low voltage wiring
    • Hours published as open 24 hours, seven days a week
    • Company states a lifetime labour warranty and roughly 70 percent repeat business

    Things to consider

    • Based in Cranford, so Newark jobs involve travel and scheduling may favour Union County
    • Pricing is not published, including any after-hours or emergency call-out rate
    • The repeat-customer figure and lifetime labour warranty are company claims, worth getting in writing
    • Appears oriented to residential and light commercial rather than large industrial contracts

    Services

    • Rewiring
    • EV charger installation
    • Lighting installation
    Key details
    Best for
    panel upgrades, generators and everyday electrical repairs across Newark and Union County
    Service area
    Newark
    Address
    619 Raritan Rd, Cranford, NJ 07016
    Credentials
    Electrical licence
  5. 05

    standby generator and EV charger installs in Northern New Jersey homes

    Toth Electric

    5.0(654 Google reviews)
    Best forstandby generator and EV charger installs in Northern New Jersey homes
    In business9 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    The combination of a published licence number, a physical generator showroom and a 5.0 average across 654 Google reviews puts this firm in a small group locally. We would still treat the certification list as claims to verify at the door, and we would ask directly about weekend and after-hours availability given the Sunday closure. For a generator or EV charger project in North Jersey, it belongs on the shortlist.

    What we like

    • 5.0 rating from 654 reviews on its Google Business Profile, read October 3, 2026
    • Named Generac authorised installer with generator stock held at the Mountainside shop
    • EV charging specialism including ChargePoint equipment and a stated Qmerit preferred installer status
    • NJ electrical contractor licence 17157 published openly, with permits and inspections part of the process
    • Handles both residential repairs and commercial fit outs, lighting retrofits and data cabling
    • Free written estimates via an online form, plus Wisetack financing for larger projects

    Things to consider

    • Closed Sundays and no 24-hour emergency service is mentioned in the brief
    • Generator installation quoted at as little as eight weeks, so not an immediate fix
    • Certifications and insurance are the company's own published claims, worth verifying before work starts
    • Based in Mountainside rather than Newark itself, so confirm coverage for your exact address

    Services

    • EV charger installation
    • Lighting installation
    Key details
    Best for
    standby generator and EV charger installs in Northern New Jersey homes
    Service area
    Newark
    Address
    1008 Springfield Ave, Mountainside, NJ 07092
    Years in business
    9 years
    Credentials
    Electrical licence
  6. 06

    panel upgrades and EV charger installs in older North Jersey homes

    Malfettone Electric

    4.9(140 Google reviews)
    Best forpanel upgrades and EV charger installs in older North Jersey homes
    In business49 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    The free written load calculation is the detail that stands out. It targets the exact moment where homeowners get talked into a service upgrade they may not need, and getting the NEC 220.82 numbers on paper before anyone quotes is good practice regardless of who you hire. With 4.9 stars from 140 Google reviews and a licence number published openly, there is more to check here than with most listings in this market.

    What we like

    • 4.9 stars from 140 reviews on its Google Business Profile, read October 3, 2026
    • New Jersey contractor licence 17130 published openly on its own website
    • Family business dating to 1977 across three generations, per the company
    • Free written NEC load calculation offered to New Jersey homeowners before any upgrade quote
    • Seven-day published hours with weekday coverage until 7 PM
    • Covers both capacity work and everyday jobs, from service upgrades to GFCI outlets

    Things to consider

    • The listed address is in Jersey City rather than Newark, so confirm your street falls inside the service area
    • The phone number on the Google profile differs from the one on the website, so check which line to use
    • Quoted SPAN panel pricing of roughly 6,500 to 10,000 dollars is an indicative range, not a quote for your home
    • Warranty, financing and free estimate terms come from the company's own marketing and should be confirmed in writing

    Services

    • Rewiring
    • EV charger installation
    • Generator installation
    Key details
    Best for
    panel upgrades and EV charger installs in older North Jersey homes
    Service area
    Newark
    Address
    278 7th St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
    Years in business
    49 years
    Credentials
    Electrical licence
  7. 07

    planned generator installs, panel upgrades and lighting work across north and central New Jersey

    A-Z ELECTRIC INC

    5.0(357 Google reviews)
    Best forplanned generator installs, panel upgrades and lighting work across north and central New Jersey
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    A 5 rating across 357 Google reviews, read on October 3, 2026, is the kind of record that is hard to fake, and it sits alongside a 1982 founding date and a service list weighted toward generators, panel upgrades and lighting. The weekday-only published hours are the thing to check, because the company's own site advertises emergency service while the listing closes at 3 PM. Best treated as a planned-work contractor rather than a round-the-clock troubleshooter.

    What we like

    • 5 rating from 357 reviews on its Google Business Profile, read October 3, 2026
    • Family-owned and operating since 1982, per its own site
    • Generators covered end to end, including ongoing maintenance
    • Handles residential, commercial and industrial work, so remodels and small business jobs both fit
    • Named service area spans Union, Essex, Morris, Somerset, Middlesex, Passaic and Bergen counties

    Things to consider

    • Published hours are 7 AM to 3 PM weekdays with weekends closed, despite emergency service appearing on the company website
    • Two different phone numbers are in circulation between the Google listing and the site
    • Based in Cranford rather than Newark, so confirm your address is in range
    • No pricing, licence numbers or guarantee terms are published in the information available

    Services

    • Panel upgrades
    • EV charger installation
    • Generator installation
    Key details
    Best for
    planned generator installs, panel upgrades and lighting work across north and central New Jersey
    Service area
    Newark
    Address
    1 Quine St, Cranford, NJ 07016

Side by Side

Compare the top electricians in Newark

Ranking position reflects our editorial review, not customer ratings.

Editorial comparison of the 7 ranked companies. Customer ratings, where shown, come from the source named on each company profile.
RankCompanyBest forKey servicesService areaGoogle ratingEmergencyProfile
01D & M Master Electric L.L.C.panel and service upgrades in older Newark homes, plus EV charger and generator installsEV charger installation, Generator installationNewark5.0(262)Not listedView
02R Benimadho & Sons Electricalpanel upgrades, rewiring and EV charger installs in Newark homes and small commercial spacesPanel upgrades, Rewiring, EV charger installationNewark5.0(322)Not listedView
03All City Electrical Construction & Designturnkey EV charger installation across Newark and nearby Union and Essex County townsEV charger installation, Lighting installation, Generator installationNewark4.9(694)Not listedView
04First Class Electricpanel upgrades, generators and everyday electrical repairs across Newark and Union CountyRewiring, EV charger installation, Lighting installationNewark5.0(697)Not listedView
05Toth Electricstandby generator and EV charger installs in Northern New Jersey homesEV charger installation, Lighting installationNewark5.0(654)Not listedView
06Malfettone Electricpanel upgrades and EV charger installs in older North Jersey homesRewiring, EV charger installation, Generator installationNewark4.9(140)Not listedView
07A-Z ELECTRIC INCplanned generator installs, panel upgrades and lighting work across north and central New JerseyPanel upgrades, EV charger installation, Generator installationNewark5.0(357)Not listedView

Coverage

Electrical companies serving Newark and nearby areas

Most companies in this ranking work across New Jersey and the surrounding suburbs. Coverage and travel fees vary, so confirm your address is inside the service area before scheduling.

  • Newark
  • New York
  • Union
  • East Orange
  • Bloomfield
  • Jersey City
  • North Bergen
  • Belleville
  • Hoboken
  • Union City
  • New York
  • Weehawken Township

Service coverage across Newark. Individual company areas are listed on each profile.

Methodology

How we chose the best electricians in Newark

Each company was checked against its Google Business Profile and its own website. We kept electrical contractors with a rating of 4.5 or higher, at least 50 Google reviews and an operating website, serving Newark from within the area. Positions follow Google Maps order as of October 3, 2026. No company paid to be listed.

Read our full ranking methodology
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Hiring

How to choose an electrician in Newark

  1. Check the licence

    Electrical work needs a licensed contractor in every state and province. Look the licence up with the issuing authority, not on the company's website.

  2. Ask who pulls the permit

    Panel upgrades, new circuits and rewires usually need a permit and an inspection. The electrician should handle both.

  3. Get a written quote

    It should list the materials, the panel or breaker brand and whether patching walls afterwards is included.

  4. Compare two or three quotes

    On the same scope. A much lower number often leaves out the permit or the drywall repair.

  5. Ask about the warranty

    Separate the warranty on the work from the manufacturer's warranty on parts, and get both in writing.

  6. Confirm insurance

    Ask for a current certificate of insurance and, in Canada, proof of workers compensation coverage.

Questions to ask before hiring

0 of 8 asked

Red flags

  • An offer to skip the permit to save money
  • No licence number, or one that does not check out
  • Cash only, with no written quote
  • A quote that does not say what panel or parts will be used
  • Pressure to replace a panel that has not been inspected

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FAQ

Electrical companies in Newark FAQs

How do I check an electrician's license in New Jersey?

Look up the license number on the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs website, which lists electrical contractors licensed by the state Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors. Ask the company for its license number before booking, and confirm that the name on the license matches the name on your quote. Several companies on this list publish their numbers on their own sites, which makes the check quick.

How much does an electrical panel upgrade cost in Newark?

Most panel upgrades in northern New Jersey run from a few thousand dollars to well over ten thousand, depending on amperage, utility work and permit fees. Older Newark two and three family houses often need extra work such as new service cable or meter changes, so the price can move. Ask for a written load calculation first, because it shows whether you need the upgrade at all, then get the quote in writing.

Do electricians in Newark pull their own permits?

Yes, a licensed electrical contractor normally pulls the permit and schedules the inspection with the city or state, and the cost is usually folded into the quote. Ask who pulls the permit before you sign, since work done without one can cause trouble when you sell the house or file an insurance claim. Several companies on this list are based in Union County towns, so confirm they work in Newark and know its inspection process.

Editorial Record

About this ranking

Originally published
October 2026
Last reviewed
October 2026
Companies evaluated
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