Licensed Electrician in Selden, NY | RJ & Son Electric
Panel upgrades, EV charger installations, troubleshooting, rewiring, lighting and dependable electrical service for Selden homes and businesses.
Every project is handled by a Licensed Master Electrician with transparent pricing, professional workmanship and clear communication.
The Trusted Licensed Electrician for Selden Homes and Businesses
Selden is one of the most consistently residential towns we serve. Block after block includes well-kept 1960s, 1970s and 1980s split-level and ranch homes.
Many long-term homeowners have already completed one renovation, are thinking about the next one and increasingly want an EV charger installed as their household moves toward electric vehicles.
RJ & Son Electric is the Selden electrician families call when the work needs to be done correctly the first time by an actual Licensed Master Electrician.
Whether you are dealing with a flickering light, a panel that feels warm, an EV charger project or a renovation, the right starting point is a phone call.
Start With a Direct Conversation
Most Selden jobs are scheduled within 48 hours. A Licensed Master Electrician handles every call with fully transparent pricing.
Why Selden Homeowners Trust RJ & Son Electric
Most Selden homeowners have called more than one electrician in their lifetime. They know the difference between a genuine licensed professional and someone who simply arrives with a tool belt.
RJ & Son Electric has built its reputation through referrals, professional accountability, dependable workmanship and clear communication across Suffolk County.
A Licensed Master Electrician on Every Call
Richard Gruttola is a Licensed Master Electrician. When you call RJ & Son Electric, the person diagnosing your panel is also the person responsible for the work.
Richard personally oversees the project, applicable permit, inspection and final sign-off.
Family-Owned and Local
The “& Son” in the company name represents a genuine family business serving Suffolk County full-time.
Your project is not passed to an unknown third-party crew, and your phone call is not routed through a national call centre.
Transparent, Up-Front Pricing
We diagnose the issue, explain the available options and provide a written estimate before the work begins.
There are no surprise additions, unnecessary upgrades or high-pressure sales tactics.
Electrical Services We Provide in Selden
RJ & Son Electric provides full-service residential and light-commercial electrical work throughout Selden.
Whether you need one ceiling fan installed or a complete electrical service upgrade with new feeders and a modern 200-amp panel, the same Licensed Master Electrician remains responsible for the project.
Every installation is planned around the condition of the existing electrical system, the expected load and the applicable permitting and inspection requirements.
Panel Upgrades and Service Replacements
If your Selden home still has a Federal Pacific, Zinsco, Pushmatic or fuse panel, the equipment should be professionally evaluated.
RJ & Son Electric replaces obsolete equipment with modern 200-amp service panels from manufacturers such as Square D, Eaton and Siemens.
We also evaluate the meter pan, service entrance, grounding and bonding as part of the upgrade.
The applicable permit, inspection and PSEG meter coordination are handled so your power remains off for the shortest practical period.
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EV Charger Installation
Most Selden EV owners install a Level 2 charger inside the garage or on an exterior wall close to the driveway.
We confirm that the panel has adequate capacity, size the dedicated 240-volt circuit, route the conduit cleanly and install the charging equipment.
Residential chargers commonly require a dedicated 40-amp or 50-amp circuit, depending on the equipment and permitted charging output.
When the existing panel is full or undersized, a subpanel, load-management solution or 200-amp service upgrade may be required first.
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Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Flickering lights, breakers that trip for no obvious reason, burning smells, buzzing outlets and partial power failures are not problems to ignore or repair through guesswork.
Diagnostic testing may include thermal-camera inspection, voltage measurements, circuit tracing, clamp-meter testing, insulation testing and outlet analysis.
Once the actual fault has been identified, we explain the findings in plain English and quote the repair before beginning.
Most diagnostic visits take less than approximately 90 minutes, although intermittent or complex faults may require additional testing.
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Whole-House and Partial Rewiring
Older Selden homes may contain knob-and-tube wiring, cloth-insulated wiring, aluminium branch wiring, ungrounded circuits or modifications completed during earlier renovations.
We complete partial rewiring for individual rooms, circuits, kitchens, finished basements and additions, along with complete home rewiring when necessary.
New wiring is fished through finished walls whenever practical to minimise unnecessary drywall damage.
Required permits and inspections are coordinated, and the project is completed according to a written timeline.
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Lighting Installation
We install recessed lighting, ceiling fans, chandeliers, under-cabinet lighting, landscape lighting, security floodlights, dimmers and smart switches.
We plan the layout, install new circuits where required and clean the work area before leaving.
Many standard Selden lighting projects can be completed in one day.
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Generator Transfer Switches
We install manual transfer switches, automatic transfer switches and exterior generator inlet boxes for portable and standby generators.
Proper transfer equipment prevents dangerous back-feeding into the utility system.
The installation is coordinated with the electrical service and inspected where required.
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Whole-Home Surge Protection
Type 2 panel-mounted surge protection helps protect televisions, appliances, HVAC control boards, refrigerator electronics, garage equipment and other sensitive systems.
The surge-protection device is selected according to the configuration and capacity of the electrical service.
Panel-level surge protection provides broader coverage than plug-in power strips alone.
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Commercial Electrical Services in Selden
Restaurants, retail spaces, offices, multi-tenant buildings and property managers in Selden call RJ & Son Electric for planned projects and urgent electrical repairs.
We evaluate the existing service capacity, electrical panels, branch circuits, lighting and equipment loads before recommending a solution.
- New commercial tenant build-outs
- Commercial breaker-panel upgrades
- Dedicated equipment circuits
- Interior and exterior lighting
- LED lighting retrofits
- Commercial EV charging
- Emergency electrical repairs
- Property-management electrical service
RJ & Son Electric carries commercial general liability and workers' compensation coverage.
Common Electrical Issues We See in Selden Homes
Every town has an electrical fingerprint based on when its homes were built, the wiring standards in use at the time and the way those properties have been modified over the years.
These are some of the issues we find most often when entering a Selden home.
Original 100-Amp Panels
Many 1970s and 1980s split-level homes still have original 100-amp services that now power modern HVAC equipment, renovated kitchens and electric vehicles.
Finished Basement Circuits
Breaker trips are common where finished-basement circuits were added or extended without a permit or a proper load calculation.
Federal Pacific Panels
Some pre-1985 Selden homes still contain Federal Pacific electrical panels that should be professionally evaluated.
Outdated GFCI Protection
Older kitchens and bathrooms may not have appropriate GFCI protection, particularly where receptacles were replaced without updating the circuit.
Pool and Hot-Tub Bonding
Backyard pools and hot tubs may contain grounding or bonding problems when the original installation was completed without proper permitting or electrical planning.
Renovation Wiring Problems
Kitchens, additions and remodelled rooms may contain circuits that were extended without addressing available panel capacity.
Concerned About an Electrical Issue?
A phone conversation can often help determine whether you are dealing with a quick repair, a planned upgrade or a fault that requires immediate inspection.
Finished Basements, GFCI Protection, Pools and Hot Tubs
Finished basements are common in Selden, but not every conversion was completed with dedicated circuits, appropriate breaker protection or a permit.
We evaluate basement receptacles, lighting, appliances, heating equipment and circuit loads to identify overloaded, unsafe or undocumented wiring.
Kitchens, bathrooms, garages, exterior outlets, pools and hot tubs also require appropriate electrical protection based on their location and intended use.
- Finished-basement circuit evaluations
- Dedicated appliance circuits
- GFCI receptacle installation
- AFCI and breaker evaluation
- Pool equipment circuits
- Hot-tub electrical connections
- Bonding and grounding corrections
- Exterior weather-resistant receptacles
Have the Installation Evaluated
A professional inspection can identify whether a basement, kitchen, pool or hot-tub installation has appropriate circuit protection, grounding and bonding.
Neighbourhoods and Streets We Serve in Selden
RJ & Son Electric provides residential and light-commercial electrical services throughout Selden.
We serve properties throughout the following streets, corridors and residential areas.
Why a Licensed Master Electrician Matters in Selden
Panels installed without permits, undersized EV circuits, incorrect grounding and undocumented basement wiring can create serious safety concerns and future inspection problems.
Electrical work requires an understanding of load calculations, service capacity, circuit sizing, grounding, bonding and applicable permitting requirements.
A Licensed Master Electrician has completed the required training and testing and can accept direct responsibility for permitted electrical work.
Richard Gruttola personally oversees RJ & Son Electric projects, including applicable permits, inspections and final sign-offs.
Questions to Ask Before Hiring
- Are you properly licensed and fully insured?
- Who will personally complete the work?
- Whose name will appear on the permit?
- Will the project receive the required inspection?
- Will I receive a written, itemised estimate?
- Who is responsible for inspection corrections?
- Will the work be documented for a future home sale?
Frequently Asked Questions for Selden
How much does a panel upgrade cost in Selden?
Most 200-amp service upgrades in Selden run between $3,200 and $5,500.
The final cost depends on whether the meter pan needs to be replaced, the distance between the existing and proposed panel locations and whether the grounding system must be brought up to current code.
Every customer receives a written, itemised estimate before work begins. Applicable PSEG meter coordination and the town permit are included.
Do you pull permits for electrical work in Selden?
Yes. Every project requiring a permit receives one under Richard's master licence.
The work is inspected by the Town of Brookhaven or the relevant municipality and completed with the applicable sign-off.
How quickly can you reach Selden for an electrical emergency?
Active emergencies such as a burning smell, sparking outlet or complete power failure are prioritised for same-day response whenever possible.
Non-emergency diagnostic appointments are generally scheduled within 24 to 48 hours, depending on availability.
The fastest way to reach RJ & Son Electric is by calling (631) 833-7663.
Is RJ & Son Electric insured?
Yes. RJ & Son Electric carries general liability insurance, workers' compensation coverage and bonding.
Insurance certificates can be emailed to property managers, real estate attorneys and homeowner associations when requested.
Do you handle small electrical jobs or only large projects?
Both. Small projects such as ceiling fans, switches, outlets and light fixtures are handled alongside panel upgrades, rewiring, generator installations and commercial projects.
The same Licensed Master Electrician is responsible for the work regardless of the project size.
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Schedule Your Selden Electrical Service Today
Whether you need an emergency diagnostic this afternoon or are planning a panel upgrade for next month, the process begins with a direct conversation.
Tell us what is happening, and RJ & Son Electric will explain the appropriate next step honestly and without pressure or obligation.
