Madison, Morris County
Electrician in Madison, NJ
Known as the Rose City, Madison is home to Drew University and a walkable downtown near the train station, surrounded by older homes on tree-lined streets.
- NJ Electrical Contractor Lic. #19247
- Licensed & insured
- Marine veteran Justin Boyd on every job
- 24/7 emergency service by phone
Homes in Madison
Electrical work for Madison homes
Madison is also one of the few New Jersey towns with its own municipal electric utility, which affects how any service upgrade or meter change is planned.
In Madison, 48% of homes were built before 1960 and 21% before 1940, with a median construction year of 1961 (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.
In Madison, 63% of homes are single-family houses. For those homes, a Level 2 charger in the garage is typically a straightforward installation once the panel is confirmed, and townhouses and apartments require somewhat more planning.
Boyd Electric is a small, Marine veteran-owned company with one licensed electrician on every job: its owner, Justin Boyd. Homeowners in Madison and across Morris County receive a clear written quote before any work begins, and the company is licensed (NJ Electrical Contractor Lic. #19247) and insured.
Population 16,447 · median home value $943,000 · median year built 1961. 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 Madison homes
- Panel upgrades and service changes
Replacing undersized or outdated panels in Madison
- Wiring and rewiring
Older Madison homes with original or piecemeal wiring
- EV charger installation
Level 2 chargers for Madison garages and driveways
- Lighting installation
Recessed, landscape and exterior lighting
- Electrical repairs and troubleshooting
Tripping breakers, dead circuits and flickering lights
FAQ
Madison electrical questions
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Madison?
Usually, yes. Under the NJ Uniform Construction Code, any work beyond a like-for-like replacement, including new circuits, service upgrades, EV chargers, generators and rewiring, requires an electrical permit and inspection from the construction office serving the Borough of Madison. We handle both the filing and the inspection.
Is a 100-amp panel enough for a Madison home?
For a 1961-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 Madison 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.
Who supplies electricity in Madison?
Most of Madison receives its power from the Borough of Madison's municipal electric utility rather than a large investor-owned utility. For a service upgrade or meter change, the borough's electric department is part of the process, and we coordinate with it alongside the permit and inspection.
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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.
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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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