Little Falls, Passaic County
Electrician in Little Falls, NJ
Little Falls sits on the Passaic River and includes the Singac section, an active Main Street and part of the Montclair State University campus.
- NJ Electrical Contractor Lic. #19247
- Licensed & insured
- Marine veteran Justin Boyd on every job
- 24/7 emergency service by phone
Homes in Little Falls
Electrical work for Little Falls homes
In Little Falls, 59% of homes were built before 1960 and 22% before 1940, with a median construction year of 1957 (Census ACS 2020-2024). Houses from the 1940s and 1950s were wired for far smaller loads than today's. Many still have a 100-amp or smaller service and two-prong outlets, and any Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel should be evaluated by a licensed electrician.
Single-family houses make up 59% of the homes in Little Falls, with townhouses, apartments and multi-family homes accounting for the rest. In a house, a charger installation depends mainly on panel capacity; in a shared building, approvals and metering come first.
Boyd Electric is a small, Marine veteran-owned company with one licensed electrician on every job: its owner, Justin Boyd. Homeowners in Little Falls (including Singac) and across Passaic County receive a clear written quote before any work begins, and the company is licensed (NJ Electrical Contractor Lic. #19247) and insured.
Population 14,790 · median home value $481,000 · median year built 1957. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Free written quotes
- Permits and inspections handled where required
- Residential and commercial work
- 24/7 emergency service by phone
Services for Little Falls homes
- Panel upgrades and service changes
Replacing undersized or outdated panels in Little Falls
- Wiring and rewiring
Older Little Falls homes with original or piecemeal wiring
- EV charger installation
Level 2 chargers for Little Falls garages and driveways
- Lighting installation
Recessed, landscape and exterior lighting
- Electrical repairs and troubleshooting
Tripping breakers, dead circuits and flickering lights
FAQ
Little Falls electrical questions
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Little Falls?
For most substantive electrical work, yes. New circuits, panel or service upgrades, EV chargers, generators and rewiring all require a permit and inspection under the NJ Uniform Construction Code, issued through the construction office for the Township of Little Falls. A like-for-like replacement of a switch, outlet or fixture generally does not. We obtain the permit and meet the inspector.
Is a 100-amp panel enough for a Little Falls home?
For a 1957-era house with gas heat and no major new loads, it may be. Adding an EV charger, a heat pump, central air or a finished basement usually exceeds what a 100-amp service can support. We perform a load calculation first, so you upgrade only if it is necessary.
Can you install an EV charger in a Little Falls condo or multi-family home?
In many cases, yes. We evaluate capacity at your panel or meter bank, plan the circuit route to your parking space, and obtain approval from your association or landlord before filing the permit.
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How it works
From first call to final inspection
- 1
Describe the job
Submit the quote form, call or send a text. Photos help us understand the work.
- 2
Receive a free quote
We review the details, schedule a site visit if needed, and send a clear written quote.
- 3
We complete the work
The work is done to code, inspected where the municipality requires it, and the site is left clean.
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