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The 6 best electricians in Jersey City, NJ

Ranked on public signals: website quality, contactability, and service fit. Updated October 2026. No paid placements, and no customer reviews are collected or shown; every business was found in public listings or added by its owner, and all are scored the same way.

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Jersey City's skyline-scale condos and brownstones fuel a constant trades market across the Hudson from Manhattan. Electricians handle wiring, panel upgrades, lighting installation, EV chargers, and code inspections.

We indexed 6 electricians serving Jersey City and surrounding neighborhoods, including Downtown, Journal Square, The Heights. Each firm is scored on a consistent set of data signals: website health, HTTPS security, mobile-friendliness, online contactability, and alignment with the electricians niche. The ranking is fixed by data, not by who pays the most to appear at the top.

Of the 6 electricians listed for Jersey City, 5 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 5 publish a phone number and 4 have their business name confirmed on their own website.

If you live in Jersey City, NJ and need a electrician, this page is a starting point, not an endorsement. Call two or three from the list, get written estimates, and compare. The numbers next to each business are a filter, not a decision.

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How we rank electricians in Jersey City

Each business is scored on signals we can verify from public data: a live, secure (HTTPS) website, mobile-friendliness, a published phone number and website, and fit with the electricians category. We do not collect or display customer reviews, and we do not accept payment for placement. Businesses can claim their listing to correct contact details, but the rank is fixed by the data. Owners can claim a listing for a Verified badge and a direct link; sponsors appear only in labeled blocks outside the numbered list. Neither changes rank.

Local conditions

Hiring electricians in Jersey City: what the local data says

  • 47% of homes in Jersey City were built before 1970 and the median home dates to 1977. Older homes can have ungrounded outlets or panels sized for far less than today's loads, so an electrician should look at the panel before pricing added circuits.
  • Jersey City averages about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 81 nights at or below freezing. Summer cooling loads are when older panels and shared circuits show their limits, so mention any window units or central air when asking about panel capacity.

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year estimates for Jersey City, NJ, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

This market

Electricians around Jersey City: what this page found

1 of the 6 electricians on this page is listed under Jersey City itself; the other 5 serve Jersey City from Newark.

Nearby directories for the same trade: Newark (5 ranked), Elizabeth (6 ranked), Paterson (6 ranked).

Common questions

Electricians in Jersey City: quick answers

How are the electricians in Jersey City ranked?

Each listing is scored on public signals we can check ourselves: whether the website is live and secure (HTTPS), whether it works on a phone, whether a phone number and website are published, and how closely the business matches the electricians category. We do not collect customer reviews, so no star ratings or review counts appear here, and no business pays for placement.

How do I pick the best electrician in Jersey City?

Use this list to shortlist two or three electricians, then read their Google reviews yourself, confirm license and insurance, and get written estimates before committing. The score here is a filter, not a verdict.

How do I verify a electrician's license in New Jersey?

Licensing in New Jersey runs through the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Before hiring anyone in Jersey City, ask for their New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) registration number and verify it through the Division of Consumer Affairs license search before signing. Also confirm current liability insurance, and get the license number in writing on the estimate.

Which electricians serve Jersey City?

This page lists Malfettone Electric LLC, Daidone Electric Inc. - Since 1929, D & M Master Electric L.L.C., Toth Electric, Bauguess Electric and Mister Sparky, in ranked order. 5 of the 6 publish a phone number, so you can call those directly; the rest are easiest to reach through their websites.

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What to look for when hiring a electrician in Jersey City

  • Ask for the NJ Electrical Contractor license and business permit. In New Jersey, electricians need it from the NJ Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors. Verify it at the official New Jersey license lookup before signing. The municipal electrical permit must be signed and sealed by the licensed electrical contractor, and the business permit is renewed every three years.
  • Written estimates. Any electrician who won't put the scope in writing is a red flag.
  • Review quality, not just volume. Read the 3-star reviews, they're usually the most honest.
  • Local references. A electrician who's done work in Downtown or Journal Square will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.

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The electricians on this page serve all of Jersey City and surrounding areas, including Downtown, Journal Square, The Heights. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.

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