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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 Nassau and Suffolk 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 Nassau and Suffolk County.

(516) 473-0202


Who You Want Working on Your Wiring

Nassau and Suffolk 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 Nassau and Suffolk 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 Nassau and Suffolk County homes and know how to address each situation correctly the first time.

Universe is a BBB Accredited Business and has been serving Nassau and Suffolk 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 Nassau and Suffolk 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 7213 reviews
Knowledgeable, patient, and explained ductless AC clearly. Neat and tidy installation and clean up. Excellent job!
James did a great job, he brought up some issues that could pertain to a project I was getting a quote for. With his expertise he gave me that chance to talk about things I would have not realized could have had an impact on the work I needed to get done on the house. Thank you!
James was excellent! A calm presence during chaos. He explained the process and gave me a timeline.
Tony Ashmawi looked at my existing system. He didnโ€™t feel that I needed to replace the boiler and hot water heater now but there was some issues that I needed repaired now. Since both units were installed during super storm sandy I wanted to replace everything now.
Great service and very professional. My hot water heater broke down, and I contacted Universe. They arrived first thing in the morning to investigate and recommend a replacement since mine is already 10 years old. They returned on Monday and completed the job in a few hours. I love the job; it was well-organized and clean. The workers explained everything to me very clearly. Highly recommended!
Service tech Jeff was very professional and fast.
Really good service
Service was taken care of and well explained. Additional services will be taken care of in a timely fashion.
Sean Clemens is very professional. I will highly recommend him to my friends
I requested Peter again, he is a great asset to Universe. But, I will say everyone I speak to is very helpful, patient and kind.
Dylan Allen was a knowledgeable, professional technician. He explained all he was going to do in a way I coukd understand it. He was very helpful if something was needed. He was very personable. He has been to my home on two different occasions and each time I was very satisfied.
I got a quote for oil to gas conversion. Jamie was on time, pleasant to speak with, and thoroughly explained the details of the work that would be done.
Jeff M is a nice guy very helpful
Once again very happy with the responsiveness and respect for the home. Great job and a quick work! Mike was great!
My own experience is as follows: there is a genuine concern by the staff and the repair people for the consumer. The work force truly takes the time to explain what is happening and what needs to be done. This is a very important aspect of the process.
Very professional, knowledgeable and friendly.
Universe and their employes always give great service. Very informative and professional
The service was thoroughly completed. Bob was friendly and professional and discussed the condition of the unit in the attic.
Chris Martin the service tech was very polite and courteous. He serviced our central AC system and has previously serviced our heating system. Highly recommend Chris and Universe Home Services.
Rich was awesome. Got here right at the start of the time window and was super friendly and thorough. Definitely recommend.
Chris Martin gave us a thorough service and all applicables discounts. He was very professional and knowledgeable.
Universe Home Services cleared out my homeโ€™s main line house trap, installed a new house trap, and fixed some bathroom toilet issues.
I recently had new patio pavers installed in my backyard and Universe did an absolutely amazing job only removing the essential pavers – which I truly appreciated the painstaking care and expertise it took to access the area needed for the repair and installation process.
I want to thank all those involved in the project (Melanie, Nick, Janell, Rob, Christopher, Hayden – please forgive me if I neglected to mention anyone else involved.)
And a special thank you to Melanie who kept me informed In great detail of the entire project and what to expect. She went above and beyond and addressed all of my concerns and questions.
I will be using Universe Home Services for my homeโ€™s future needs and I highly recommend them to others that may need their services.
Christopher is a phenomenal guy,Who knows his stuff.. Took his time to explain exactly what needed to be done and got it done! Pure Professionalism…
We are so pleased with Jeffโ€™s repairs and bought a contract with your company for our cooling and heating. Thank you.

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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 Nassau and Suffolk 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 Nassau and Suffolk 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 Nassau and Suffolk 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 Nassau and Suffolk 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 Nassau and Suffolk 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 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 home are not something to defer.

Universe Home Services provides licensed electrical wiring service across Nassau and Suffolk 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 Nassau and Suffolk 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 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 Nassau and Suffolk 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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