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Complete Electrical Wiring Services from Universe

Wiring problems in an older home rarely announce themselves clearly.

Universe Home Services has been delivering licensed electrical work across Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County since 1954, and wiring has been part of that work the entire time. Our master electricians handle the full scope of residential wiring across Long Island, from a single outlet replacement to whole-home remediation projects. Universe provides complete wiring services across Long Island:

If your home has wiring concerns, contact Universe Home Services today for licensed electrical service anywhere in Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County.

(516) 473-0202


Who You Want Working on Your Wiring

Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County homeowners call Universe when the wiring in their home needs attention from someone who actually knows what is behind the walls.

Long Island’s older homes are electrically complex in ways specific to this market. The building boom of the 1950s and 1960s produced hundreds of thousands of homes wired for a different era, with aluminum branch circuit wiring common from the mid-1960s through the early 1970s, knob-and-tube wiring still present in older sections, and undersized circuits and double-tapped breakers as routine findings.

Our licensed master electricians have been working in these homes for decades. They know what to expect when the cover plates come off, and they know how to address each condition correctly and to current code.

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Why Work With Universe Home Services?

All wiring work legally requires a licensed electrician in Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County. We perform every job with licensed master electricians on staff, not apprentices working unsupervised or unlicensed handymen running work they cannot legally sign off on.

Aluminum wiring, knob-and-tube, double-tapped breakers, undersized service entrances. Our electricians have encountered all of it across Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County homes and know how to address each situation correctly the first time.

Universe is a BBB Accredited Business and has been serving Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County for seven decades. Electrical work has been part of that service from the beginning.

Wiring work that requires a permit gets one, and the inspection gets scheduled and completed. You get a documented record that the work was done to code, which matters for home sales, insurance renewals, and your own peace of mind.

Wiring assessments in older homes can go in many directions. We give you an honest picture of what was found, what code requires, and what is recommended for safety, without inflating the scope of the work.

Wiring work frequently intersects with plumbing and HVAC, including circuits that serve pumps, air handlers, or mechanical equipment. We cover all three, so one call handles what the assessment turns up.

Burning smells, sparking outlets, and dead circuits do not wait for business hours. We are available around the clock for urgent electrical issues on Long Island.

We live and work on Long Island. Homeowners across Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County rely on us because we know the homes here and we stand by the work.


An Easy, Stress-Free Scheduling Process

Getting licensed electrical work should never feel complicated.

Universe Home Services makes the process easy from start to finish.

Call us or schedule service online at a time that works for you. Same-day availability is offered for active electrical problems including outlets not working, flickering lights, or a burning smell at a device.

Your licensed electrician evaluates the specific wiring concern and the broader electrical condition of the home, including the panel, service entrance, and related circuits. You receive a clear explanation of what was found, what code requires, and what your options are before any work begins.

All wiring work is performed by licensed master electricians to current electrical code. Work is permitted where required, inspected by the local authority, and documented. You get wiring that is safe, correct, and on record.

(516) 473-0202

What Our Customers Are Saying

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4.8
Based on 7835 reviews
Diana Darrigan
12 hours ago
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Universe Home Services! I had a complete disaster on my hands with an active water leak, and I called numerous companies, only to find that no one could come out when I desperately needed help. Then I called Universe Home Services, and they arrived within half an hour! I cannot tell you what a relief that was.What impressed me most was not only their incredibly quick response, but also their professionalism, kindness, and willingness to walk me through every single step of the process. They explained everything they were doing along the way, answered my questions, and made sure I understood what was happening. During an extremely stressful situation, they gave me peace of mind and made me feel that I was in very good hands. I HIGHLY recommend Universe Home Services to anyone who needs reliable, professional, and responsive service. I am so grateful I found them, and I would absolutely call them again without hesitation! They even hooked me up with a great restoration company. I didn't even know the water damage could be covered. Thank you for being there when I needed you most!
Arty Dietz
14 hours ago
Great service. Thanks
The technician Peter was very nice very informative. He gave suggestions because what we needed to be done could not be done by Universe. Peter was a pleasure.
Easy to speak to and explains all that needs to be done and why and how.
Tim was very good, did my maintenance call quickly and efficiently. I didn’t give 5 stars only because my appointment window was 8-12 and by 12 I still hadn’t heard from anyone. When I called the office, the person I spoke to seemed annoyed at me and never apologized or anything like that. She wasn’t rude per se, just definitely could have been more understanding of my annoyance. I ended up waiting til about 1:30 for my appointment
Nick was terrific. He was enthusiastic and very informative in how our system works and how to maintain it.
Eric Hernandez
2 days ago
As always great reliable service!
Norma F
2 days ago
Excellent & efficient work. This was a scheduled maintenance call under our contract/membership.
Paul Francy
2 days ago
Jamie did an excellent job of explaining just how a heat pump/carrier would help us heat a drafty dining room/living room space this winter, and hopefully, cut down on oil with prices so high. I had confidence in his analysis and was pleased with the details of the contract Steve and Spencer installed the unit neatly without any major disruption and Bryan, the electrician did a wonderful job hooking up the unit, testing it and making sure I knew important things; like the the fuses that pertained to the unit, the disconnect box, and reenforced Spencer's instruction of the remote buttons.
k merch
2 days ago
Great work , great employees. Prices are high
catherine murro
3 days ago
I'm very satisfied with the service, Nick and Sal and there helper were knowledgeable and very considerate . We have used Universe for many years and will continue to do so for all our plumbing needs.
Frank did a heating system maintenance. We have a maintenance contract so there was no charge. Frank was very professional and took time to answer all my questions and provided me with some useful tips. I am very satisfied with the service he provided.
Oliver Karanja
3 days ago
Very professional and thorough on his job. He explained every step along the way, pleasant attitude too.
Lori Muscarella
3 days ago
Will was very professional and did a great job!
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Leland Bailey
3 days ago
All the technicians that have been to our home to service and preform warranty work on our mini-split 5 unit system have been great with all the nessary skills to maintain our system.
Theresa Nardo
4 days ago
Easy appointment scheduled for same day! Nicholas called ahead of time for arrival estimate. Very clear and concise information. A real pleasure!
Paul Viola
4 days ago
Larry was great. Serviced my unit quickly and efficiently.
Michael Vento
4 days ago
John was very helpful in explaining a few things I was asking about
Garry Thorne
4 days ago
Peter McAdam was great. Very knowledgeable, polite, friendly and respectful. We highly recommend Universe Home Services, we’ve been a customer for almost 30 years.
Frank Philpitt
5 days ago
Universe installed a Burnham X=2 gas fired, hydronic heating boiler in my home 3 weeks ago,( Oct 1, 26). Several days later I had several question, regarding the insulation, so Universe sent a technician , Dean Renshaw, to my home. He satisfactorily answered my questions and adjusted the boiler pressure and changed the configuration of the expansion tank piping to make it easier to read the boiler gauge.Mr Renshaw proved to be a very knowledgeable and personable gentleman. I highly recommend this firm and definitely plan on using them in the future for other work. Frank Philpitt Oct. 21, 2026..
Marcia Chertoff
5 days ago
Jason Walters is was a gentleman from the moment he walked into my home. He made me feel confident that my hot water would be restored. He resolved my problem. He was knowledgeable and took care of the problem quickly.
Vincent Baudone
5 days ago
Melanie provided outstanding service. She is knowledgeable and friendly!
John Lamonte
5 days ago
I have had Universe service my HVAC system for years and have always been very pleased with the technicians (Steve U. and Rich H.) who came to my home. This year, for the first time, Will Earley came to service my unit for the winter heating season. Will was fantastic. Not only did he do an excellent job but he took the time to explain the reasons things were being done as well as offer recommendations for possible future needs. I will certainly request Will for my next service need.
Solved the problem, quickly, explained everything and price was reasonable. I would hire again.

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New Wiring Installation

New wiring is required any time you add circuits, add square footage, or install equipment that did not exist when the home was built.

Universe installs new wiring across Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County for a full range of residential applications.

EV chargers, heat pumps, electric dryers, hot tubs, and whole-home generators all require dedicated circuits sized for their specific load. Universe pulls the permit, installs the circuit, and coordinates the inspection as part of the project.

Older Long Island homes routinely have rooms with one or two outlets on a shared circuit, which is below modern usage and often below code. Adding outlets to a bedroom, home office, garage, or outdoor space requires running new wire to an appropriate circuit or adding a new one.

An addition, a finished basement, or a kitchen renovation requires new wiring planned from the start. We handle the electrical scope of renovation projects across Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County, including the load calculation and any panel work that follows from it.

Exterior outlets, landscape lighting, pool and spa equipment, and outdoor structures all require wiring installed to the specific code requirements for outdoor and wet-location applications. The wiring methods, conduit, and devices are different from interior work, and getting it wrong creates a real hazard.

Wiring Repair and Replacement

Wiring that has deteriorated, been damaged, or was installed incorrectly in the first place is a safety issue, not a performance inconvenience.

Universe diagnoses and repairs wiring problems across Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County.

A dead outlet is not always a tripped breaker or a GFCI that needs resetting. It can indicate a loose connection, a failed device, a broken wire behind the box, or a fault somewhere between the outlet and the panel.

Lights that flicker when an appliance starts, dim intermittently, or behave differently on different circuits point to loose connections, undersized wiring, or a neutral issue somewhere in the circuit. Each has a different fix, and diagnosis comes before repair.

Any burning smell, discoloration on an outlet or switch plate, or warmth at an electrical device is an active electrical problem. It requires immediate attention, not a wait-and-see approach, and it is one of the clearest cases for our 24-hour emergency service.

Wiring that has been cut, stapled through, chewed, or exposed to moisture has lost whatever protection it had. Damaged sections need to be identified, removed, and replaced with properly installed and protected wire, not patched back together.

Outlet and Switch Work

Outlets and switches are the points where the wiring meets the rest of the home, and they are also the most visible signs of a larger wiring concern when they fail.

Universe installs and services outlets and switches across Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County. We can help with:

Adding outlets to a room that does not have enough, installing outlets in an outdoor space, or running a new outlet for a specific appliance requires a licensed electrician to pull the circuit from the panel and terminate the device to code.

Modern code requires GFCI protection in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor locations, and AFCI protection on most branch circuits serving living spaces. We install and replace these devices so the home meets current safety requirements, especially during renovations when the work triggers code updates.

Replacing a failed switch, upgrading to a dimmer, or installing smart home-compatible switches all require correct termination and circuit compatibility. We handle the work and confirm the device is operating safely, including checking the neutral that many smart switches require.

Smart outlets, dedicated circuits for home office equipment, and specialty device wiring all require attention to load, circuit dedication, and device rating. We match the install to the equipment and the code requirements, not to whatever outlet is closest.

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(516) 473-0202

Aluminum Wiring Remediation

Homes built between approximately 1965 and 1973 across Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County commonly have aluminum branch circuit wiring. Aluminum wiring connected to standard copper-rated devices is a documented fire risk.

Universe performs aluminum wiring remediation across Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County using approved methods and CO/ALR-rated devices.

Aluminum wiring itself is not inherently dangerous. The problem is at the connection points, including outlets, switches, fixtures, and panel terminations, where aluminum expands and contracts differently than copper, causing connections to loosen over time and creating heat at the device.

The code-compliant solution for aluminum-wired circuits is either full replacement with copper or replacement of all devices with CO/ALR-rated devices designed for aluminum terminations. We evaluate which approach makes sense for your home and perform the work to current code.

A home sale or refinance that surfaces an aluminum wiring flag usually requires documented remediation before closing. We perform the work and provide the documentation needed to satisfy the lender, buyer, or insurance carrier.

Discoloration, warmth, or loose connections at outlets and switches in an aluminum-wired home are the specific failure modes the remediation is designed to address. We identify affected devices, remediate the connections, and complete the work to code.

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Schedule Your Wiring Service

Wiring concerns in an older Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County home are not something to defer.

Universe Home Services provides licensed electrical wiring service across Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County. Contact us online or call to get on the schedule.

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Electrical Wiring FAQs

How do I know if my home has aluminum branch circuit wiring?

Homes built between approximately 1965 and 1973 in Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County are the most likely candidates. A licensed electrician can identify aluminum branch circuit wiring during an assessment. The wire jacket is typically marked AL or aluminum, and the wire itself is silver-colored rather than copper-colored, but confirmation of actual aluminum use usually requires removing a few cover plates and checking the devices.

Is aluminum wiring in my home dangerous?

Aluminum wiring that is properly connected to CO/ALR-rated devices and correctly terminated at the panel is considered safe. The risk is at the connection points where aluminum and copper-rated devices meet, where the connection can loosen over time and create heat. That is where remediation is targeted.

What is the difference between wiring repair and full rewiring?

Wiring repair addresses a specific problem: a damaged section, a failed connection, a circuit that has lost continuity. Full rewiring replaces all branch circuit wiring throughout the home and is typically done only when the existing wiring is unsafe throughout, not just in specific locations. Most older Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County homes are candidates for targeted repair, not full rewiring, when assessed honestly.

Does wiring work in my home require a permit?

New circuits, panel work, and significant wiring modifications require a permit in Long Island, Rockland County & Bergen County. Device replacements such as outlets, switches, and fixtures generally do not. We pull permits for all work that legally requires one and coordinate the inspection so the job is on record.

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