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Electrical Panel Upgrade in Union City, NJ

Union City's dense multi-family housing stock means many buildings are still running on shared or undersized electrical service. Malfettone Electric handles panel upgrades for Union City homeowners and landlords alike — including multi-family panel separations, 200A service upgrades, and code-compliant installations that pass Hudson County inspection.

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✍️ By Michael Malfettone, Licensed Master Electrician📋 NJ Electrical Contractor License #17130🕐 Last updated May 2026
Why Union City Chooses Malfettone

The Panel Upgrade Specialists in Union City, NJ

Since 1977, Malfettone Electric has been Hudson County's trusted electrical contractor for panel upgrades and service changes. We've upgraded hundreds of panels across Union City— handling everything from the permit application to the PSE&G reconnect, so you don't have to coordinate anything yourself.

✓We pull Union City permits — you don't lift a finger
✓PSE&G and JCPL scheduling handled for you
✓Free written estimate before any work starts
✓1-year labor guarantee on all panel work
✓4.9★ across 128 Google reviews
✓Same-day emergency response available
Panel Upgrade Process
01
Free In-Home Estimate
We visit, assess your panel and load, and give you a written quote — same day.
02
Permit Filed
We file for the electrical permit with Union City's building department.
03
PSE&G Scheduled
We coordinate meter disconnect on your install day.
04
Upgrade Completed
New panel, all circuits transferred, load balanced — typically one day.
05
Inspection & Sign-Off
Municipal inspector signs off. You get the permit record.
What It Costs

Panel Upgrade Cost in Union City, NJ

100A → 200A service upgrade (single unit)$3,500 – $4,800
Fuse box replacement$3,500 – $4,800
Multi-family / multi-meter stack workQuoted per unit on site
Union City electrical permit (included in our price)$150 – $300

Every quote is written before any work starts, and the permit is in the price. Financing is available. Full pricing guide →

Permits & Timeline

The Union City permit process — we handle it

A service upgrade in Union City is permitted through the Union City Construction Code Office under the NJ Uniform Construction Code, typically 5–10 business days for approval. We pull the permit, file the PSE&G ESI application, schedule the disconnect, do the work, and meet the inspector for sign-off.

Utility Coordination

Working with the utility in Union City

Union City is PSE&G territory. The utility has to drop power to swap the meter and service, and current scheduling runs 2–4 weeks after the permit is issued. For most upgrades your power is out for only a few hours on a single day.

Common Questions

Panel Upgrade FAQs — Union City, NJ

How much does a panel upgrade cost in NJ?
Most panel upgrades in New Jersey range from $3,500 to $4,800 depending on the existing service size, panel brand, and whether a new meter socket is required. A 100A to 200A upgrade typically includes the panel, all breakers, labor, permit, and PSE&G coordination.
Do I need a permit for a panel upgrade in New Jersey?
Yes — all panel upgrades in New Jersey require an electrical permit from your local building department. Malfettone Electric pulls all permits on your behalf and schedules the final inspection. We handle the paperwork so you don't have to.
How long does a panel upgrade take?
Most residential panel upgrades are completed in one day. Permit processing and inspection scheduling typically adds 1–2 weeks. We coordinate with PSE&G or JCPL to reconnect service, minimizing your downtime.
Will my power be off during the panel upgrade?
Yes, your power will be off for several hours on the day of the upgrade while we replace the panel and transfer all circuits. PSE&G disconnects and reconnects the meter. Most jobs are completed with power restored the same day.
What is a 200 amp service upgrade?
A 200A service upgrade increases the total electrical capacity coming into your home from 60A or 100A to 200A. This is necessary before adding an EV charger, solar system, whole-home generator, or additional HVAC. It involves replacing the panel, breakers, and often the meter socket.
How do panel upgrades work in a Union City two- or three-family?
The question is never just "upgrade the panel" — it is which panel, which meter, and whose service. Each unit typically has its own meter and panel with a house meter for common areas, and upgrading one unit's service can involve the shared meter stack and the main disconnect. We map the entire service before quoting, so there are no surprises mid-job and every unit stays code-compliant.
Who Wrote This
Michael Malfettone, Licensed Master Electrician

Third-generation owner of Malfettone Electric, family-owned since 1977. Michael has personally run panel upgrades and service changes across Hudson County — pulling the permits, filing the utility applications, and meeting the inspectors himself.

NJ Electrical Contractor License #17130 · Family-owned since 1977 · Hudson & Essex County · Read Michael's full bio →
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