Electrician in Smithtown, NY
RJ & Son Electric provides residential, commercial, and light industrial electrical service throughout Smithtown and surrounding Suffolk County communities.
Richard Gruttola is the licensed and insured Master Electrician behind the company. Call for electrical repairs, panel work, lighting, EV charger installation, rewiring, generator transfer switches, surge protection, renovations, commercial projects, and 24/7 emergency electrical service.
(631) 833-7663
Electrical Work for Smithtown Homes & Businesses
Electrical work in Smithtown can range from troubleshooting a failed outlet or recurring breaker trip to lighting, EV charging, renovations, commercial improvements, rewiring, or changes to a panel or electrical service.
The right solution depends on what is actually happening at the property.
Flickering lights do not automatically mean the panel needs replacement. A breaker that repeatedly trips does not automatically mean the breaker itself has failed. An older electrical service is not automatically inadequate, and adding an EV charger does not automatically require a 200-amp service.
Richard can evaluate the electrical problem or planned project and explain what work makes sense for the existing system.
Electrical demand, panel space, service capacity, wiring condition, connected equipment, previous modifications, and the actual symptoms can all affect the recommendation.
Electrical Services for Residential & Commercial Properties
RJ & Son Electric handles everyday electrical repairs along with larger installations, renovations, wiring projects, panel work, and commercial electrical projects.
Troubleshooting for breakers, circuits, outlets, switches, wiring, flickering lights, partial power loss, and other electrical problems.
Electrical Repairs & TroubleshootingPanel repair, replacement, subpanels, and electrical service changes when the condition of the system or project calls for that work.
Electrical Panel ServicesRecessed lighting, fixtures, outdoor lighting, commercial lighting, dimmers, controls, and other lighting projects.
Lighting InstallationEV charger circuits and installation based on the charger, existing electrical demand, panel, service capacity, and installation route.
EV Charger InstallationTargeted and larger wiring projects for renovations, additions, damaged wiring, and electrical systems that need modification.
Rewiring ServicesRepairs, lighting, circuits, panel work, renovations, tenant improvements, and equipment-related work for Smithtown businesses.
Commercial Electrical ServicesTransfer equipment for compatible portable and backup-generator arrangements.
Generator Transfer Switch InstallationPanel-level surge protective equipment designed to help limit transient overvoltage reaching connected electrical equipment.
Whole-Home Surge ProtectionNew or relocated outlets, switches, controls, ceiling fans, and other everyday electrical improvements.
Outlet & Switch ServicesWhat Suffolk County Customers Say
These reviews are from RJ & Son Electric customers across Suffolk County. They are not presented as Smithtown-specific reviews unless the customer's location is independently confirmed.
JBC described RJ & Son as efficient, reliable and knowledgeable after using the company several times for electrical work.
JBC Google reviewJustin Schackne reviewed high-hat lighting, kitchen rewiring, and outlet replacement and highlighted Rich's professionalism and clear explanations.
Justin Schackne Google reviewLarsen Hansen reviewed a panel replacement and relocation with transfer-switch installation and noted the professional service, clean work, and minimal damage.
Larsen Hansen Google reviewElectrical Problems Worth Having Checked
The same electrical symptom can have several possible causes. Troubleshooting helps identify the problem before parts or larger equipment are replaced.
The cause can involve electrical load, connected equipment, wiring, a fault, the breaker itself, or another electrical condition.
Flickering can involve a fixture, control, electrical connection, circuit, load, wiring, or another issue.
A persistent burning or unusually hot smell from electrical equipment deserves prompt professional attention.
Significant unexplained heat around an outlet, switch, breaker, panel, or other electrical equipment should be evaluated.
Unusual electrical sounds can point to a connection, device, wiring, panel, or other condition that needs attention.
When only part of a property loses power, the cause can involve a circuit, connection, panel, service equipment, or another electrical condition.
Smoke, Fire, Sparking or Serious Electrical Injury?
Keep away from damaged electrical equipment. If there is active fire, heavy smoke, serious electrical injury, or another immediate danger to people, leave the area and call 911. For an urgent property electrical problem, call (631) 833-7663.
New Electrical Demand Does Not Automatically Mean a 200-Amp Upgrade
EV chargers, electric appliances, HVAC equipment, additions, workshops, pools, hot tubs, and commercial equipment can justify evaluating the electrical system. They do not automatically mean the service needs to be increased.
The electrical loads already being served should be considered when determining how additional equipment can be supplied.
Available breaker space and total utility service capacity are different issues. A full panel does not automatically mean the incoming service is undersized.
The EV charger, HVAC system, appliance, pool equipment, commercial equipment, or other load should be evaluated based on its actual electrical requirements.
The panel, service equipment, wiring, and relevant circuits should be evaluated based on their actual condition and configuration rather than age alone.
Learn more about electrical panel services and EV charger installation .
Electrical Work for Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basements & Additions
Renovation work is a practical time to plan lighting, outlets, switches, appliance circuits, and other electrical changes before finished surfaces are complete.
Projects can include:
- Kitchen appliance circuits.
- New or relocated outlets.
- Switches and lighting controls.
- Recessed and decorative lighting.
- Bathroom electrical work.
- Basement wiring.
- Addition wiring.
- Garage electrical work.
- Ceiling fans.
- Targeted rewiring where existing wiring needs attention.
When walls or ceilings are already open, wiring routes and fixture locations can be considered before the finished surfaces are installed.
Electrical Work for Offices, Retail & Commercial Properties
Smithtown's Main Street corridor includes commercial activity alongside the area's residential properties. Businesses can need electrical work when layouts, tenants, equipment, lighting, or property use changes.
RJ & Son Electric handles commercial electrical repairs and project work including:
- Commercial electrical troubleshooting.
- Interior and exterior lighting.
- New and dedicated circuits.
- Panel and distribution work.
- Tenant improvements.
- Outlets and switches.
- Equipment-related electrical work.
- Renovation electrical work.
- 24/7 emergency electrical service.
Equipment requirements, existing electrical demand, panel configuration, distribution, and service capacity should be considered before the project scope is determined.
Local Electrical Service in the Town of Smithtown
Smithtown is one of the six hamlets that make up the Town of Smithtown. Main Street, NY Route 25, runs through the downtown area and serves as the heart of the Smithtown business district.
Residential and Commercial Electrical Service
RJ & Son Electric provides electrical service for Smithtown homes, businesses, renovations, and property improvements.
The page is focused on the Smithtown hamlet rather than treating every community in the larger Town of Smithtown as the same location.
Need electrical service at a Smithtown property? Call Richard and explain what is happening or what project you are planning.
Town of Smithtown Building Department
The Town of Smithtown Building Department issues permits for applicable new construction, additions, alterations, and other projects and performs construction inspections.
Not every electrical repair follows the same permit or inspection process. Requirements should be confirmed for the actual property and project rather than assuming every repair, panel change, installation, or renovation requires identical steps.
The larger Town also includes Kings Park, St. James, Nesconset, Commack, Hauppauge, and incorporated villages. This landing page is written specifically for people looking for an electrician in Smithtown rather than stuffing every Town community into one page.
Lighting for Homes, Businesses & Outdoor Spaces
Lighting should be planned around the way a room, workspace, business, walkway, patio, or exterior area is actually used.
- Recessed lighting.
- Kitchen and bathroom fixtures.
- Pendants and chandeliers.
- Under-cabinet lighting.
- Commercial interior lighting.
- Exterior building lighting.
- Walkway and landscape lighting.
- Dimmers, sensors, and controls.
Existing wiring, ceiling construction, fixture placement, controls, outdoor exposure, and the intended use of the space can all affect the installation.
Work With the Master Electrician Behind the Business
Richard Gruttola owns RJ & Son Electric and is the licensed Master Electrician behind the company.
RJ & Son Electric is licensed and insured. Richard holds Master Electrician License ME-72156.
Breaker trips, flickering lights, panel-space concerns, older equipment, and new electrical loads are evaluated before assuming a major replacement is necessary.
RJ & Son Electric handles residential, commercial, and light industrial electrical projects throughout Suffolk County.
A Look at the Electrical Work
These are examples from the RJ & Son Electric project gallery showing residential panel, lighting, wiring, and commercial electrical work.
Electrical Problem That Cannot Wait?
Burning odors, visible sparking, electrical shock, significant unexplained heat, smoke, damaged wiring, storm damage, partial power loss, or another serious electrical problem can require urgent attention.
If there is an active fire, heavy smoke, serious electrical injury, or another immediate danger to people, leave the area and call 911.
For an urgent electrical problem involving a Smithtown home or business, call RJ & Son Electric directly.
Electrical Service Beyond Smithtown
RJ & Son Electric serves Smithtown along with communities throughout Suffolk County.
Electrical Permits and Inspections in the Town of Smithtown
Smithtown has its own Building Department, and requirements can depend on the type and scope of the electrical project.
The Town of Smithtown currently states that permits involving electrical work that require an electrical certificate must receive an electrical inspection through an agency approved by the Town. The licensed electrician or homeowner can arrange that inspection, and the electrical certificate is then submitted to the Building Department.
You can review current information directly through the Town of Smithtown Building Department.
Not every electrical service call should be described as having the same permit requirement. Repair, alteration, renovation, panel, service, and commercial projects can have different requirements. The appropriate permit and inspection process should be determined from the actual scope of work.
Who Arranges an Electrical Inspection?
According to the Town's current inspection procedures, when a permitted project requires an electrical certificate, the licensed electrician or homeowner arranges the electrical inspection through a Town-approved inspection agency.
That is different from making a blanket website promise that RJ & Son Electric personally handles every permit, inspection, certificate, and final approval for every electrical project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does RJ & Son Electric serve Smithtown?
Yes. RJ & Son Electric provides residential, commercial, and light industrial electrical service in Smithtown and throughout Suffolk County.
Is RJ & Son Electric licensed and insured?
Yes. RJ & Son Electric is licensed and insured. Richard Gruttola is the Master Electrician behind the company, License ME-72156.
What electrical services are available in Smithtown?
Services include electrical repairs, troubleshooting, panel work, lighting, EV charger installation, rewiring, generator transfer switches, surge protection, outlets, switches, commercial electrical work, and 24/7 emergency electrical service.
Is Smithtown a hamlet within the Town of Smithtown?
Yes. Smithtown is one of the six hamlets identified by the Town of Smithtown. This page focuses specifically on Smithtown rather than treating the entire township as one local service area.
Do electrical projects in Smithtown require permits?
Requirements depend on the work being performed. The Town of Smithtown Building Department issues permits and performs inspections for applicable construction, additions, alterations, and other projects, so requirements should be confirmed for the specific work.
Does an older electrical panel automatically need replacement?
No. Age alone does not determine whether a panel needs replacement. Its condition, configuration, electrical demand, available circuit distribution, previous modifications, and the needs of the property should be considered.
Does an EV charger automatically require a 200-amp service?
No. The charger, charging output, existing electrical loads, panel space, service capacity, and installation conditions should be considered before deciding whether a service upgrade is necessary.
Can RJ & Son Electric help with a Smithtown renovation?
Yes. Renovation electrical work can include lighting, outlets, switches, appliance circuits, bathroom electrical work, basement wiring, garage work, additions, ceiling fans, and targeted rewiring.
Do you provide commercial electrical service in Smithtown?
Yes. RJ & Son Electric provides commercial and light industrial electrical work including repairs, lighting, circuits, panel work, tenant improvements, renovations, and equipment-related electrical projects.
Can I read customer reviews before calling?
Yes. The RJ & Son Electric reviews page includes customer feedback covering panel work, lighting, rewiring, troubleshooting, outlets, transfer switches, and other electrical services. Read customer reviews.
Do you provide 24/7 emergency electrical service in Smithtown?
Yes. RJ & Son Electric provides 24/7 emergency electrical service. For an urgent property electrical problem, call (631) 833-7663 .
How quickly can an electrician get to Smithtown?
Timing depends on current calls, location, traffic, weather, and the type of electrical problem. Call (631) 833-7663 for current availability rather than relying on a fixed response-time promise.
How do I request electrical service in Smithtown?
Call (631) 833-7663 or use the online contact form . For an urgent electrical problem, call directly.
Need an Electrician in Smithtown?
Tell Richard what is happening at the property or what electrical project you are planning. RJ & Son Electric provides electrical service for Smithtown homes and businesses.
(631) 833-7663