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The Best Electrician in Hudson County, NJ

Choosing the best electrician in Hudson County comes down to three things: a real NJ Electrical Contractor license, full insurance, and someone who actually knows your town's permit process. Malfettone Electric checks all three — a licensed NJ contractor (Lic. #17130), family-owned in Jersey City since 1977, nearly 50 years serving every corner of the county.

  • ✅ Licensed NJ Electrical Contractor #17130 — permits pulled in every Hudson County town
  • ✅ Fully insured — certificate of insurance on request for condo boards & HOAs
  • ✅ Written, flat-rate quotes — no hourly surprises
  • ✅ Serving Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne & every Hudson County municipality
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Every town in Hudson County

We're based in Jersey City and work across the entire county — from waterfront high-rises to inland row-house neighborhoods. Local guides for the towns we cover most:

Jersey CityLocal guide →HobokenLocal guide →BayonneLocal guide →Union CityLocal guide →
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Hudson County's housing stock is unlike anywhere else in NJ

Most of Hudson County was built out between 1890 and 1960 — decades before EV chargers, central air, or home offices existed. That history shows up in the electrical work we do here every week:

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Pre-War Brownstones & Row Houses
Jersey City, Hoboken, and Bayonne are full of century-old brownstones and row homes with tight service-entrance access and shared service drops between neighboring properties.
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Knob-and-Tube & FPE/Zinsco Panels
Homes from the 1940s–1970s commonly still have knob-and-tube remnants or a Federal Pacific "Stab-Lok" or Zinsco panel — both known fire hazards most NJ insurers now refuse to cover.
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Condo & Multi-Family EV Charging
One of the county's fastest-growing jobs: running a dedicated EV charger circuit in a condo or multi-family building, coordinating with the building's electrical riser and main service.
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High-Rise & Condo Board Coordination
Weehawken and Secaucus waterfront towers and Jersey City high-rises often require HOA or condo board sign-off before we can start — we handle that paperwork directly with management.
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A Different Permit Process in Every Town
Jersey City runs permits through an online portal; Hoboken and Bayonne process paper applications at their Building Departments. We know each town's process and pull the permit ourselves.
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Multi-Family Service Upgrades
Two- and three-family conversions — common across North Bergen, Union City, and West New York — often need the whole building's service upgraded, not just one unit's panel.

Read more in our Hudson County panel upgrade guide, our home electrical inspection guide, or our permit fees & timeline breakdown for every Hudson County municipality.

What makes the best electrician in Hudson County

Anyone can call themselves an electrician. In Hudson County, the work you want done legally — panel upgrades, service changes, new circuits — has to be performed under a licensed NJ Electrical Contractor who can pull the permit in your specific town. Here is the standard we hold, and what you should demand from anyone you hire.

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Licensed NJ Electrical Contractor
License #17130 — a contractor license, not just a journeyman card. We legally pull the permit in every Hudson County municipality.
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Fully Insured
General liability and workers' comp on every job. Certificate of insurance available for your building, condo board, or HOA on request.
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Every Town's Permit Process, Handled
Jersey City's online portal, Hoboken and Bayonne's in-person filings — we know the paperwork and PSE&G coordination for each Hudson County town.
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Condo & High-Rise Experience
From Weehawken waterfront towers to Jersey City walk-ups, we coordinate with property managers and condo boards on EV chargers and panel work.
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Family-Owned in Jersey City Since 1977
nearly 50 years serving Hudson County's oldest housing stock — the same family name on the truck and the permit.
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4.9★ Across 128 Reviews
Consistently rated among the best electricians in Hudson County by the homeowners and property managers we work for.

What we do across Hudson County

Residential and commercial electrical work throughout Hudson County. The most requested jobs:

Electrical Panel UpgradesLearn more →EV Charger InstallationLearn more →Tesla Powerwall & Home BatteryLearn more →Home RewiringLearn more →Panel & Breaker RepairLearn more →Commercial ElectricalLearn more →Whole-Home Surge ProtectionLearn more →Lighting & Recessed LightingLearn more →

Looking statewide? See our guide to the best electrician in New Jersey, or read how to find the best electrician in Jersey City.

Customer Reviews

What Our Clients Say

4.9 stars across 128+ verified reviews. We let the work speak for itself.

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“The Malfettone Team was professional, courteous, and did an incredible job. Their estimate and pricing came in exactly as quoted, and their work was high quality. I highly recommend them for all your electrical and lighting needs.”

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“Jason understood exactly what we were asking for, was easy to communicate with, and did a fantastic job. The work was quite involved including opening up the ceiling, but the team did a great job, very clean, and we are super happy with the outcome.”

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Anna B.
Jersey City, NJ
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“Mike and his brother Jason are hands down the best electricians in Jersey City. As a business owner in downtown JC, I've worked with a lot of contractors, and Mike stands out. Incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and always reliable. Fair prices, great attitude, and top-notch work.”

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Frequently asked questions

How do I find the best electrician in Hudson County, NJ?
The best electrician in Hudson County is a licensed NJ Electrical Contractor (not just a licensed journeyman), carries general liability and workers' comp insurance, pulls a permit with your specific town's building department for every job, and gives you a written flat-rate quote before work begins. Ask for the contractor's NJ license number and proof of insurance before you sign anything. Malfettone Electric is a licensed NJ Electrical Contractor (Lic. #17130), family-owned in Jersey City since 1977, and rated 4.9 stars across 128 reviews.
What makes Malfettone Electric the best electrician in Hudson County?
We know the county's older housing stock and every town's building department. Hudson County runs on a mix of pre-war brownstones, row houses, and multi-family conversions in Jersey City and Hoboken alongside waterfront condos in Weehawken and Secaucus — each with its own permit process and PSE&G coordination quirks. We've been a licensed NJ contractor (#17130) based in Jersey City since 1977, we price every job in writing, and we pull the permit ourselves in whichever municipality you're in.
How much does an electrician cost in Hudson County, NJ?
For defined work like a panel upgrade, expect $2,300–$5,200 installed with permit and PSE&G coordination — pricing varies slightly by town based on access and building age (older Hoboken brownstones and Jersey City row homes run toward the higher end; Bayonne single-family homes are often lower). EV charger installs commonly run $600–$2,000, more in a condo where a garage-riser run is needed. We give you the number in writing after a free assessment.
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Hudson County?
Yes, in every one of the county's municipalities. Jersey City runs an online permit portal that typically clears in 3–5 business days; Hoboken and Bayonne process paper applications at their Building Departments and can take 5–10 business days; the other towns generally fall in that same range. Permit fees run roughly $75–$350 for typical residential work. Malfettone Electric pulls the permit and schedules the inspection in whichever town you're in — you never have to visit a building department yourself.
How do I know if my Hudson County home has old or unsafe wiring?
Warning signs include a fuse box instead of breakers, a panel labeled Federal Pacific "Stab-Lok" or Zinsco, warm outlet covers, frequently tripped breakers, flickering lights, or a home built before 1960 that's never had the panel upgraded. Hudson County's pre-war brownstones and row houses are the most common place we find 60-amp fuse boxes, knob-and-tube remnants, and FPE or Zinsco panels — both known fire hazards that most NJ insurance carriers now refuse to cover. A free assessment tells you exactly what you have.
Can you install an EV charger in my Hudson County condo?
Yes — condo and multi-family EV charger installs are one of our most common Hudson County jobs, especially in Jersey City, Hoboken, and Weehawken waterfront buildings. It usually means running a dedicated circuit from your unit's panel to a garage or driveway spot, and it often requires the building's electrical riser and main service capacity to be assessed first. We handle the HOA or condo board paperwork and coordinate directly with building management and the board's engineer where one is required.
How fast can you come to my town in Hudson County?
We're based in Jersey City and cover all of Hudson County daily — Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne, Union City, West New York, North Bergen, Weehawken, Secaucus, Kearny, Harrison, and Guttenberg. Most estimates, including free virtual consultations, are scheduled within a day or two; call (848) 294-1739 and we'll tell you the next available slot for your address.
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